The Tilt
2022 Review: How Republicans Lost Despite Winning the Popular Vote
There were several reasons Republicans struggled to translate votes into seats, including candidate quality and strength in the wrong places.
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2022 Midterm Elections
Democrats are hoping to maintain their narrow control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Republicans are aiming to wrest away both chambers. And President Biden will try to avoid the historical pattern in which a new president's party suffers heavy losses in the first midterm elections after the administration takes power.
Democrats are hoping to maintain their narrow control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Republicans are aiming to wrest away both chambers. And President Biden will try to avoid the historical pattern in which a new president's party suffers heavy losses in the first midterm elections after the administration takes power.
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The Life and Lies of George Santos
How Times journalists discovered that a serial fabricator had been elected to Congress.
By Michael Barbaro, Eric Krupke, Carlos Prieto, Clare Toeniskoetter, Patricia Willens, Marion Lozano, Elisheba Ittoop, Dan Powell and
Credit George Santos Came to Washington. It Was Awkward.
On the first day of the 118th Congress, the representative-elect, a Republican who has made false claims about his background, education and finances, brought his saga to Capitol Hill.
By Annie Karni and
CreditKenny Holston/The New York Times Who Is Rep.-Elect George Santos? His Résumé May Be Largely Fiction.
Mr. Santos, a Republican from New York, says he’s the “embodiment of the American dream.” But he seems to have misrepresented a number of his career highlights.
By Grace Ashford and
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In Soaring Victory Speech, Warnock Declares, ‘Here We Stand Together’
To cheers from his supporters, the senator evoked the civil rights movement and said, “I am Georgia.”
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Credit Lauren Boebert’s Rival, Adam Frisch, Concedes Their Colorado House Race
Ms. Boebert and Mr. Frisch have been locked in one of the country’s closest contests as she seeks a second term in the House.
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CreditAnna Rose Layden for The New York Times Pelosi’s Decision to Step Aside Paves Path for a New Generation of Democrats
Representatives Hakeem Jeffries of New York, Katherine Clark of Massachusetts and Pete Aguilar of California were widely expected to seek the top three slots.
By Emily Cochrane and
CreditErin Schaff/The New York Times What the Unusual Midterm Elections Mean for Climate Action
A split Congress makes it unlikely that Republicans will undo Biden’s climate legislation, but they’re likely to try to slow it. There may also be room for agreement on infrastructure.
By Coral Davenport and
CreditKenny Holston for The New York Times Where the Midterms Mattered Most for Abortion Access
Voters supported abortion rights in several states and elected governors friendly to access in some of the most competitive races. Other states may see more restrictions.
By Allison McCann, Amy Schoenfeld Walker, John-Michael Murphy and
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Voting Rights
Voters Swing to Labour in English Local Elections: Key Takeaways
While the ballots were still being counted on Friday, big losses for the Conservative Party could signal a difficult general election later this year.
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CreditOli Scarff/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Homeless Georgians Could Face Hurdles to Voting Under New Legislation
A provision in an election bill would bar homeless voters from receiving mail-in ballots and election information at shelters or other temporary addresses.
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CreditDustin Chambers for The New York Times These Voters Haven’t Missed an Election in at Least 50 Years
A relatively small share of voters participate in off-year elections, and even fewer make a habit of it. Counties in Pennsylvania honor voters who show up every time.
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CreditCaroline Gutman for The New York Times Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai Toast Their New Broadway Show
Dozens of theater, film and media stars turned out on Thursday night for the opening of “Suffs,” a new musical about women’s suffrage.
By Sarah Bahr and
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A report to the Election Assistance Commission from researchers at Rutgers University found that disabled voters’ turnout lagged non-disabled voters’ by 11 percentage points, down from 17.
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Senate Races
Why Having Kennedy on the Ballot in Texas May Worry Ted Cruz
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who expects to be on the ballot in Texas, could prove to be a wild card in the U.S. Senate race, which Ted Cruz had appeared likely to win.
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CreditJordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times Senator Mike Braun Clinches G.O.P. Nomination for Indiana Governor
Mr. Braun, a first-term senator, will enter the general election as the strong favorite in his reliably conservative state.
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Credit Bernie Sanders to Run for Re-Election, Seeking a Fourth Senate Term
The 82-year-old Vermont independent, a leading progressive in Washington, cast November’s elections as a fight for democracy.
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House Races
Chinese Magnate in Straw Donor Scheme Agrees to Leave U.S. in Plea Deal
Hui Qin pleaded guilty to giving more than $10,000 in illegal political campaign donations to three candidates, including Mayor Eric Adams.
By Karen Zraick and
CreditGabriela Bhaskar for The New York Times Maggie Goodlander, Former White House Adviser, to Run for Congress in New Hampshire
Ms. Goodlander, who has worked in the White House and the Justice Department under President Biden, announced her candidacy in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District.
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CreditAl Drago/Bloomberg Democrats, Sensing Shift on Abortion Rights Among Latinas, Push for More Gains
Hispanic views on the issue vary widely, and Democrats face hurdles, but opportunities, too. As one House candidate said: “I go to Mass, but I also support a woman’s right to choose.”
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Peter Meijer, Who Voted to Impeach Trump, Withdraws From G.O.P. Senate Primary
Mr. Meijer, a former House member, said he did not have a “strong pathway to victory” in the Michigan primary race.
By Neil Vigdor
Coming to Alabama: Newsom’s Abortion-Access Ad, Depicting an Arrest
The ad portrays a woman trying to leave the state to have an abortion. The Campaign for Democracy, a political action committee started by Mr. Newsom, the California governor, created it.
By Neil Vigdor
Swing-State Republicans Embrace Trump’s New Abortion Stance
Several of the party’s candidates, particularly those in battleground states, said they favored letting states regulate the procedure instead of having a national ban.
By Neil Vigdor
Lauren Boebert Has Blood Clot Removed After Hospitalization for Leg Swelling
The far-right firebrand from Colorado, who is part of a slim Republican majority in the House, is expected to make a full recovery, her campaign said.
By Neil Vigdor
Man Who Threatened Hobbs in Arizona Governor’s Race Gets Prison Time
Joshua Russell, 46, of Ohio, left threatening messages in 2022 for Katie Hobbs, then Arizona’s secretary of state, during her successful race for governor.
By Orlando Mayorquín
Confused About Michigan’s Primary and Convention? You’re Not Alone.
Republicans will use both a primary on Feb. 27 and a statewide nominating convention on March 2 to award presidential delegates.
By Neil Vigdor
Michigan’s G.O.P. Nominating Process Appears Headed For Chaos
Republicans in the battleground state are bracing for competing nominating conventions on March 2 in the party’s presidential contest.
By Neil Vigdor
Pete Hoekstra Is Rightful Chair of Michigan Republicans, R.N.C. Says
The Republican National Committee sided with a group of state members who ousted Kristina Karamo, a far-right election denier, in January.
By Neil Vigdor
Turnout Data Reveals the Core of Democrats’ Success in Special Elections
It’s strictly about turnout among the highly engaged, not about winning over Republican-leaning voters, but still suggests a slight edge heading into November.
By Nate Cohn
Michigan Had No Seat at R.N.C. Meeting, but 2 People Showed Up Anyway
Kristina Karamo, the party’s far-right leader of almost a year, and Pete Hoekstra, a former House member who was elected to replace her, converged at a Republican National Committee conclave.
By Neil Vigdor
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