2018 midterm elections

Florida Gov. Rick Scott expected to run in Senate race

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump has already publicly encouraged Rick Scott to run.

Close race in deep red Pennsylvania district is crucial enthusiasm test for both parties

By Lisa Desjardins

Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, where Pittsburgh suburbs give way to industrial towns and farmland, is reliably red, with a majority of voters having cast their ballots for President Trump. But the special election fight between Rick Saccone and Conor Lamb…

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Sen. Cruz, Democratic challenger O’Rourke secure party nominations in Texas primary

By Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke is raising more money than Cruz so far but remains very unlikely to win in November.

What to watch in Tuesday’s Texas primary

By Saher Khan

A guide to Tuesday's primaries in Texas, which kick off the 2018 midterm elections cycle.

Russia’s sights are set on U.S. elections. Can states secure their voting systems in time?

By PBS News Hour

The scope of Russian meddling in the last U.S. election has been outlined in special counsel Robert Mueller’s indictments and the threat confirmed by heads of U.S. intelligence agencies. What can states do to protect American voters and democracy? Judy…

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5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

Would focusing on Russia probe help or hurt Democrats in the midterms?

By Jessica Yarvin

Democrats are debating how much to focus on the Russia investigation in their 2018 campaign messaging.

U.S. intelligence agencies expect Russia to target 2018 midterms

By Deb Reichmann, Associated Press

The Trump administration predicts Russia will meddle in U.S. elections this year as it pursues bolder cyber operations and false information campaigns against America and its allies.

Koch brothers network planning massive spending increase for 2018 midterms

By James Blue

Charles Koch and members of his donor network have big plans for the midterm elections. At a retreat this weekend, the group announced plans to spend between $300 million and $400 million in 2018 to defend Trump administration policies.

House Republicans in Texas are facing their biggest midterm challenge in 25 years

By Jessica Yarvin

Democrats are making a big push in Texas, where the party is fielding a candidate in every one of the state's 36 congressional races in 2018 for the first time in 25 years.