2018 Midterm Elections
This Election Showed Why Voting Rights Will Be A Defining Struggle For Our Generation
I voted for the first time in 2000, and watched the Florida recount descend into farce. It has only gotten worse ever since.
People Are Touched By This 77-Year-Old's Reaction To Seeing Beto O'Rourke At Her Polling Place
"It'll mean that, by gosh, we all still have a chance to have a decent country, with decent values, with decent relationships with other people."
A False Claim About "Illegals" Being Paid To Vote For Beto Originated From A Best-Selling Author And Historian
"Hey, fake news, right?" said Larry Schweikart when asked about his false tweet.
Opinion: The Blue Wave Flooded The Democrats With Something We Lacked For Years
The party suffered huge losses in the last decade thanks in part to a lack of fresh talent. That has all changed with this election.
Something Incredible Happened In Georgia
A fierce, compassionate black woman engaged working-class voters in her run for governor of Georgia and showed the electoral future for Democrats.
Long Lines At The Polls Could Be One More Thing That Makes It Harder For Minorities To Vote
This could mean a great turnout — but it also could prevent some people from casting their ballot.
A Group Of Irish Citizens Is Campaigning In Some Of The Most Competitive US Congressional Races
“We all have an interest in American politics, so we wanted to be part of a campaign to change the direction of American politics.”
Border Patrol Agents Had To Scrap Election Day “Crowd Control” Drills After They Were Accused Of Voter Intimidation
“This administration continues to use immigration policy for political purposes,” Democratic state Rep. Mary González said.
Here's What Voters In 8 States Are Most Concerned About
“Why are you going to the polls?”
Women Built The Beto Campaign In Texas — So Where Are The Men?
“It’s like me and a bunch of middle-aged retired ladies,” Natalie Marquez, a 20-year-old Beto ambassador from Brownsville, said. “Well, and a few very brave men.”
Jailed Ohio Voters Are Suing The State So They Can Vote
The lawsuit sought emergency court action on behalf of voters who were arrested and jailed after the deadline to ask for an absentee ballot. The judge gave the two individuals who sued ballot access, but declined to do so statewide.
These Pictures Show Just How Many People Have Turned Out To Vote
Across the US, people are exercising their civic duty by casting their votes in the 2018 midterm elections.
Answer These Election Day Questions Using Only Emojis
While you wait for the results to come in, come up with creative emoji-only answers to these questions 🇺🇸
Morning Update: OK, Voters, Now Let's Get Information
Get in, loser. We're going voting. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, Nov. 6.
Midterm Elections 2018 Results: Live Updates, News, And Race Results On Election Day
Get results in key races for state governor, the House, and the Senate across the United States.
An Hour-By-Hour Guide For Normal People Watching Tonight's Election
How we make calls, what we're expecting, and what you can expect each hour. Also watch with us tonight on Twitter or on the BuzzFeed News homepage, starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Midterm Elections Live Results: Democrats Have Flipped The House And Republicans Will Keep The Senate
This is BuzzFeed News’ live coverage of the 2018 midterm elections.
Sean Hannity Says He Didn't Lie About Joining A Trump Campaign Rally
"FOX News does not condone any talent participating in campaign events."
These Pictures Show Just How Much Voting Has Changed In The US
As Americans cast their ballots in the 2018 midterm elections, here's a look back at how much voting has changed over the last 100 years of US history.
If Dana Rohrabacher Keeps His Seat In Congress, He'll Owe The Victory To Legal Pot
Facing the toughest election of his two-decade career, the Orange County Republican has been cashing in on his support for legal weed.
The Story Behind The Most Devastating Line In This Year's Campaign
Andrew Gillum says he has been torn over how best to handle Trump and his Republican opponent, Ron DeSantis, whom Trump's so tightly allied with.
Here's How We're Covering Voting And Cybersecurity On Election Day
We're on the lookout for cyber-shenanigans tomorrow. But we're also vigilant for false claims — which in the right context can do even more damage.
Pot Stores Could Open In DC If Democrats Win Back The House
Democrats have been itching to nix a rule that prevented the nation’s capital from proceeding with legalization.
The Partisan Meme Wars Have Come For LinkedIn
“Facebook banned me, they hate me. But that’s all good — I started posting on LinkedIn and everybody is following me,” said one Trump supporter.
Facebook, NBC, And Fox Removed A Racist Trump Campaign Ad That Tied The Migrant Caravan To Crime
NBC came under fire Sunday for airing the ad during the Sunday Night Football game between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers.
This Is Where You Vote On Election Day. You Can Do It!
Get in loser, we’re going to find your polling place.
Trump And Sessions Vowed To Punish Election “Fraud,” Raising Fears Of Voter Intimidation
The Justice Department says it’s enforcing laws that ensure the right to vote. But the president’s and attorney general’s language on Monday focused on fraud, which critics say could scare off legal voters.
Can A Democrat Still Win With “Hope And Change”?
For most Democrats, this has been an election year defined by progressive power and opposition to Trump. In Ohio, Aftab Pureval is running a different kind of campaign.
Donald Trump Just Tied Himself Tightly To The Outcome Of Tuesday’s Elections
“Even though I’m not on the ballot, in a certain way I am on the ballot,” the president said Monday on a teleconference with supporters that was hosted by his daughter-in-law.
Native Americans Aren’t Fighting For Democrats In North Dakota — They’re Fighting For Their Voice
“If we can turn out the largest Native vote in North Dakota history, I believe that’s sending a message.”