2022 Elections
The Midterm Elections Have Gone To The Dogs
Even though our cute four-legged friends can’t cast a ballot, they can still show their support.
Kenneth Bachor
Live Results: How Americans Are Voting On Abortion
See live results for ballot questions from Michigan, Kentucky, California, Vermont, and Montana.
BuzzFeed News
Live Results: 2022 Midterm Elections
See results for key races for the House of Representatives, Senate, and governor seats across the US.
BuzzFeed News
Two Poll Workers In Georgia Were Dismissed After Officials Found "Questionable Social Media Posts"
The decision to terminate the poll workers "is in alignment with our commitment to election integrity," Fulton County election officials said in a statement.
Anna Betts
The Hero Of This Election Is The Freaky Little Spider On Ulster County's "I Voted" Stickers
"It’s all over everyone’s Instagram stories today — all the cool kids have the voting spider monster sticker right now."
Julia Reinstein
Pinpointing The Voice Of A Nation
In advance of the 2022 midterm elections, BuzzFeed News took a pointed look at the history of campaign pins, from the weird to the terrifying.
Maddie Abuyuan
These Women Are Fighting For Abortion Rights In Michigan One Vote At A Time
“I know from personal experience what having that right to abortion means. So I see no reason why any other woman shouldn’t have that choice.”
Clarissa-Jan Lim
"People Want To Feel Like They're Part Of A Movement": These Gen Z Political Organizers Think Memes Can Change The Country
"The old guard in Democratic politics has an issue with not bringing young people to the table.” —@OrganizerMemes
Alice Lahoda
Four Years After Florida Voted To Restore Voting Rights For People Convicted Of A Felony, An Estimated 1 Million Still Can’t Vote In The Midterm Elections
“If I go vote, [Gov. Ron] DeSantis will have me arrested,” said one person with a felony conviction who’s listed as an active voter on a state website.
Stephanie K. Baer
Oprah Said She Would Vote For John Fetterman Over Her Protégé Dr. Oz In The Pennsylvania Senate Race
"If I lived in Pennsylvania, I would have already cast my vote for John Fetterman for many reasons."
Clarissa-Jan Lim
What To Know If You’re Voting For The First Time On Tuesday
Look up your polling place and check if you’ll need to bring ID, for starters.
Paige Skinner
18-Year-Olds Told Us Why They’ll Be Voting In The Midterm Elections
“This election is marked by so much uncertainty, and that is very anxiety-inducing because there’s just so much on the line.”
Paige Skinner
Dr. Oz Used To Be A Good Doctor. What Happened To Him?
Mehmet Oz was once an established surgeon with a good reputation. Then, he started hawking shoddy supplements and trying to get elected in a state he barely lives in.
Scaachi Koul
A Second Woman Says Herschel Walker Got Her Pregnant And Paid For Her Abortion
The woman said she had a six-year affair with Walker and that he "pressured" her to have an abortion in 1993.
David Mack
“It’s Important That We Do Our Part To Make Sure Democracy Can Function”: As Threats Against Them Increase, Poll Workers Told Us Why They Have Decided To Work The Elections This Year
“The last thing I’m willing to give up is the ability for people to assemble and vote,” one poll worker said.
Anna Betts
The John Fetterman Campaign Is Turning Back To Memes As Dr. Oz Closes The Polling Gap
Fetterman is up less than four points on average from his Republican opponent in the race for Pennsylvania’s US Senate seat.
David Mack
Midterm Elections In These Six States Could Change Abortion Access For Millions Of People
“What happens this November could make all of the difference in some of these places.”
Anna Betts
Abortion Bans Are Unpopular With Most Americans, So Some Republican Candidates Are Trying To Walk Back Their Extreme Stances
“It is up to voters to determine if their shifts are genuine or a cynical smoke screen.”
Anna Betts
Suraj Patel Is Running In A Chaotic Primary Against Two Incumbent Democrats
In his announcement video, Patel blames "career politicians" for losing ground in the Democrats' attempt to maintain a majority in the House.
Kadia Goba
Democrat Max Rose Announced A Comeback Campaign For His Old House Seat
The Staten Island Democrat is hoping for a rematch with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis for the only New York City seat held by a Republican.
Kadia Goba
