Politics

Voters Could Elect A Democratic Governor In The Red State Of Kansas

4:35pm November 06, 2018

by Celia Llopis-Jepsen

Kansas is a red state where politics have gradually shifted farther right. But there are signs that Kansans have had enough of the policies — especially tax cuts and cuts in school funding.

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Voting Appears To Be Going Smoothly With Only Scattered Reports Of Problems

4:35pm November 06, 2018

by Miles Parks

With record turnout expected in the midterm elections, there have been scattered reports of voting machine problems and long lines at polling places. But overall, voting appears to be going smoothly.

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The Choice Is Stark In Georgia's Gubernatorial Race

4:35pm November 06, 2018

As voters go to the polls, NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with DuBose Porter, chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia, about his state's highly contested gubernatorial race.

Volunteers Offer Rides To Help People Get To The Polls To Vote

4:35pm November 06, 2018

Across the country, volunteers are offering rides to the polls to people who need them, trying to make sure everyone is able to exercise their right to vote.

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4 Myths About College Students And Voting

4:25pm November 06, 2018

by Courtney Rozen

Researchers expect youth voter turnout to break records in Tuesday's midterm elections. And that's important because most attend college in-state, meaning they're voting in their home state.

Politics & Government

Bloody Political Battles And The Forces That Keep The Nation Together

4:03pm November 06, 2018

Violence and compromise tend to follow each other through United States history.

The U.S. Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in pending cases about the legality of the Trump administration's decision to end the DACA program.

White House Asks Supreme Court To Rule On DACA Sooner, Not Later

1:32pm November 06, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The Justice Department has asked the court to decide whether the Trump administration can dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — without waiting for rulings from lower courts.

California's multilanguage "I Voted" stickers on offer for early voters at the Los Angeles County Registrar's Office in Norwalk, Calif.

Your 2018 Midterm Election Guide: What To Watch For Hour-By-Hour

11:52am November 06, 2018

There are dozens of competitive races across the country that will determine control of the House, Senate and governors' seats. Here are the pivotal seats that could unlock what happens.

Politics & Government

Did You Vote? Share Your Voting Story With Us

11:45am November 06, 2018

by Laura Roman

Did you vote? Did you vote early? Did you wait in line? NPR wants to hear your voting story! Your response could be used in an upcoming NPR story.

Politics & Government

Tight House Race Unfolds In California's 50th District

11:38am November 06, 2018

by John Sepulvado

In August, Incumbent GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter was indicted on charges of using campaign funds for personal expenses. Now he's facing a challenge from Democrat Ammar Campa-Najjar.

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