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Washington Is in a New York State of Mind
The Democratic surge on Election Day is expected to lead to New Yorkers occupying the top echelons of power in the U.S. government. The state could benefit. More
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Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size
In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference. More
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Inside Team Trump’s Historic Collapse in the 2026 Midterm Elections
How an unpopular president and an unpopular war provided an opening for Democrats to make sweeping gains in the midterms. More
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The Bell Tolls for Trumpism
Ezra Klein and Aaron Retica react to the Democratic Party’s major midterm victory. More
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Immigration Tactics Motivated Voters, Near and Far From Southern Border
Trump’s aggressive ICE raids brought border battles to city streets, sparking fierce backlash over overreach. More
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Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout
Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities. More
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Hispanic Voter Trends
Our election data reporter, Caroline Soler, outlines how the Hispanic vote played out in three key states, according to Times Voter Trend estimates. More
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These Republicans Bet Big on Trump. It Didn’t Pay Off.
The president’s approval was essential to winning Republican Senate primaries. It became lethal in competitive general-election races. More
