2018 elections
Net Neutrality-Opposing, Big Telecom-Backed Marsha Blackburn Wins Senate Seat
Marsha Blackburn successfully made the leap from the House to the Senate, despite the popularity of her Democratic opponent.
LGBT Candidate Joan Greene Aims to Prove that Arizona Is Not a Red State
"We all want the same thing. We all want our families to have the opportunities to have what they might consider their American Dream," says Joan Greene.
Behind the Scenes of 'She's Running'
We talk to the producers of the VICE News series on women in politics.
How Women Candidates Navigate Sexism and Racism in Their Campaigns
Twenty-one-year-old Morgan Zegers, candidate for the 113th New York State Assembly District, says women who've previously run for office tell her not to wear pink and to use big words to sound smart.
The Attack on Fair Elections Is a Great Marketing Opportunity For Tech Companies
With Donald Trump downplaying and denying Russian attempts to interfere with American elections, companies like Microsoft, Google, and Cloudflare have filled the void as defenders of democracy.
This First-Time Candidate's Campaign Ad Shows What It's Like to Run as a Mother
Liuba Grechen Shirley's two children are the stars of a new campaign video in her bid to unseat a longtime incumbent in New York's 2nd congressional district.
After Far-Right Attacks, Muslim Candidate Commits to Fighting 'Politics of Fear'
Ilhan Omar fended off attacks from far-right activist Laura Loomer the weekend before her primary in Minnesota's 5th congressional district.
Ocasio-Cortez Says Ben Shapiro's Demands for Debate Are 'Just Like Catcalling'
Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejected a conservative commentator's "entitled" $10,000 proposition to appear on his show.
GOP Politician Thinks Insulting Ocasio-Cortez Is a Good Fundraising Strategy
Florida Representative Ron DeSantis is asking voters to donate his campaign after calling congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez "this girl," newly calling her "naïve" and accusing her of "political correctness run amok."
Mississippi Democrats think they’ve found their own Doug Jones
Former congressman Mike Espy is hoping to use a battle among his Republican opponents to his advantage.
Congress's Biggest Opponent of Net Neutrality Is Getting Destroyed in Midterm Election Polls
Marsha Blackburn is trying to jump from the House to the Senate—and is losing by 10 points to a Democrat in Tennessee, a state Donald Trump won by 26 points.
Is This Indiana Civil Rights Lawyer the Great Progressive Hope of 2018?
Dan Canon is suing Trump, calling out white supremacy, and running for Congress. But can he win?