Some Trump-backed candidates didn't do as well as the GOP thought they would Transcript Former President Donald Trump was able to help a lot of candidates win primary elections. But when it came to the general election, they didn't beat the Democrati...
The battleground state of Pennsylvania had closely watched Midterm races Transcript In the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania, Democrat John Fetterman beat Trump-backed Dr. Oz. In the race for governor, Attorney General Josh Shapiro beat Trump-backed s...
Democrats pushed that democracy was on the ballot and it appears to have worked Transcript After the attack on the Capitol, Democrats insisted democracy was on the ballot. The thread between election deniers and Trump-backed candidates is strong, and...
There were a number of historic firsts in the 2022 Midterm elections Transcript Pioneers include: Maura Healey, the first woman to be elected Mass. governor and the first openly gay woman to hold that office in the U.S. Wes Moore is the first Black g...
Nicole is thrashing the Bahamas and is forecast to strike Florida Transcript Florida's Atlantic coast is preparing for a rare November hurricane. Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to be at or near hurricane strength when it comes ashore as soon as Th...
What issues drove Americans to vote? We hear from some voters Transcript On Tuesday, Americans went out to vote. We hear from many voters who told us the reasons why they cast their ballots STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: If you're just waking up, we do not hav...
How did midterm elections turnout for Democrats? Transcript NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Democratic pollster Aileen Cardona-Arroy about how the midterm election results are taking shape for the Democratic party. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Joining us now is...
Voting in the midterm elections is over. We see where things are headed Transcript We examine how midterm election results are taking shape across the country, and what it means for President Biden's agenda. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: Our correspondent Cla...
The economy was a strong reason why Americans went to the polls this election Transcript The economy, especially the high cost of inflation, played a role in the midterm elections. The issue of inflation might inform political agendas for the next co...
How the hot-button issues of abortion and inflation played out in Midterm elections Transcript Heading into the midterm elections, abortion rights and the economy were very important issues to voters. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: Another swing state with a c...
The results of Midterm elections are being tallied across the country Transcript We examine how midterm election results are taking shape across the country, and what it means for President Biden's agenda. RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: And we are in the studi...
Michigan voters reelect Gov. Whitmer, safeguard abortion rights in the state Transcript Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, won a second term over Republican Tudor Dixon. Voters also acted to enshrine abortion rights in the state's constituti...
Voting was largely uneventful despite fears of intimidation and conspiracies Transcript Follow live updates and results from Election Day 2022 here. In an election that had experts worried about vigilante poll monitors and the potential for danger fo...
Breaking down gubernatorial election results from across the country Transcript Thirty-six governor seats were up for grabs in midterm elections. There are 20 that Republicans currently occupy, and another 16 in Democratic hands. How did the parties...
Democrats tried to secure more gubernatorial wins. How did they do? Transcript NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Noam Lee, executive director for the Democratic Governors Association, about the party's results in gubernatorial races. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:...
