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The Largest Political Donation in US History Took Place in the 2022 Midterms
50 political donors alone injected $1.1 billion into political races during this election season.
Key 2022 State Supreme Court Election Results and What They Mean
Changes on courts in Ohio and North Carolina could alter the legal landscape in significant ways.
Dems May Lose House Because Party’s NY Leaders Focused on Defeating the Left
Critics say the chair of the state’s Democratic Committee laid the ground for major Democratic losses in the midterms.
DC Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Measure to End Tipped Minimum Wage
If it is not repealed, the measure will raise the minimum wage for tipped workers from $5.35 to $16.10 an hour.
Experts Say GOP House Takeover Would’ve Been Impossible Without Gerrymandering
“The U.S. is a center-left country with a gerrymandering problem,” one elections expert said.
Don’t Let the “Red Ripple” Overshadow the Local-Level Progressive Victories
Progressive policies are winning where activist networks are able to speak directly to families, friends and neighbors.
The Right Did Worse Than Expected, But That Shouldn’t Satisfy Progressives
Organizing efforts paid off in the midterms, but the left’s work isn’t over yet.
Young Voters Are Driving “Generational Shift” to the Left, Ocasio-Cortez Says
Millennials and Gen Z are taking over the electorate and potentially ushering in a new, progressive era of politics.
Voters Rebuked Trump’s Bid to Seed the US Political System With MAGA Loyalists
Far right extremist candidates had notably mediocre performances in the midterms, but the MAGA threat is far from gone.
Did Gerrymandering Prevent Democrats From Winning Georgia and Ohio?
The 2022 midterm election cycle would have been a very different competition with fair maps, says John Nichols.