2018 Midterm Elections
Here & Now's coverage of the 2018 midterm elections, and our election road trip
Polling Suggests Mississippi Senate Runoff Isn't Over Yet
The country's last ongoing Senate race shows Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith with an edge over former Agriculture Secretary Democrat Mike Espy. However, a series of gaffes may change that.
Senate Tracker: Ahead Of Midterms, Missouri Race Too Close To Call
Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is up 3 points over her Republican challenger, state Attorney General Josh Hawley, according to a new NBC/Marist poll.
District Profile: Rep. Mia Love Faces Tough Race In Utah's 4th District
Love was the first black Republican woman to go to Congress. This year, she faces a challenge from Ben McAdams, mayor of Salt Lake County.
Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar On Close Congressional Race In California's 50th District
Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Campa-Najjar about his campaign to unseat incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, who has been indicted in a criminal investigation.
DNC Chair Tom Perez Weighs In On Democratic Prospects Ahead Of Midterms
Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez talks about how Democrats would govern if they gain power in the midterm elections.
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Wisconsin Governor's Race Neck And Neck As Election Day Nears
The incumbent with a national profile, Republican Scott Walker, called himself the "underdog" recently. He's going up against Tony Evers, the state's school superintendent.
Why Statehouse Races Are Just As Important As Federal Ones
The party that controls the state legislature in 2020 will be able to redraw district maps, affecting the power balance in the U.S. for the next decade.
Bundled Constitutional Amendments Pose Dilemma For Some Florida Voters
Florida's Constitution Revision Commission meets every 20 years to group questions to put to voters, resulting in oddly-bundled amendments.
What Are Ballot Measures And What's Their Role In Direct Democracy?
On election day, voters in 37 states will decide on 155 ballot measures. Ballot measures are part of direct democracy, when laws are decided by voters, not legislatures.
Ohio Governor's Race Could Flip Bellwether State From Red To Blue
Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles discusses the state's gubernatorial race, where Democrat Richard Cordray is up against Republican Mike DeWine.
In Key Senate Races Like North Dakota's, Money Is Still Pouring In
Democratic Sen. Heidi Heitkamp raised $12.5 million in October. But it might not be enough to defeat her challenger, Republican U.S. Rep. Kevin Cramer.
Democrats Make Less-Flashy Secretary Of State Races A Priority Ahead Of Midterms
Democrats have poured money into the races across the U.S., as some Republican-led states have adopted strict voting laws that could affect turnout.
District Profile: Will Steel Tariffs Help Republican In Illinois 12th?
GOP Congressman Mike Bost is facing a challenge from Democrat Brendan Kelly in an area that has lost steel jobs in recent decades.
Tallahassee Is Known For Its History. What About Its Prehistory?
Archaeological sites just outside the Florida capital's city limits include Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park and Wakulla Springs State Park. Here & Now's Robin Young pays a visit.
Is It Too Late To Save Florida's Apalachicola River?
The river is one of the state's most important. But scientists, researchers and people in the oyster industry say the ecosystem is under serious threat.
Apalachicola Oyster Industry Struggling To Recover After Hurricane Michael
T.J. Ward, a fifth-generation oysterman, says leaving Apalachicola, Florida, isn't something he's considering, no matter how hard life gets.
Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Gillum On Trump: 'I Am Sick To My Stomach'
The 39-year-old is the first African-American Democrat to run for governor in Florida's history — and is considered by many to be the state's most progressive gubernatorial candidate ever.
In Florida, Voting Rights For 1.5 Million Felons Are On The Ballot
More than 10 percent of voting-age Floridians can't vote because of a past felony conviction. A constitutional amendment on the ballot in November could change that.
How Florida Builders Are Trying To Tackle A Construction Worker Shortage
"If you talk to anybody, they're looking for help and they can't find it," says Mark Kessler of Kessler Construction in Tallahassee, Florida.
North Dakota Voter ID Law Could Keep Rural Native Americans From Voting
It's legal and common for Native people in the state's five reservations not to have street addresses. But under the law, proof of residence is required to vote.