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Mississippi's Racial History Casts Shadow Over Final Senate Race Of 2018
The last Senate race of 2018 was expected to be a sleepy affair in heavily-Republican Mississippi. Instead, the race has tightened as the GOP candidate has stumbled over the state's racist past. -
How Did Deval Patrick Do In The Midterms?
The former governor and a separate political organization set up by his former aides racked up wins on election night. -
How Well Does Massachusetts Protect Voters' Rights?
With accusations of voter suppression grabbing national headlines after the midterm elections, WGBH News examines Massachusetts' own laws. -
Florida's Recount Is Over, But Worries About A 2020 Election 'Meltdown' Persist
Florida's recount process was marred by accusations of incompetence, antiquated voting technology and even a ballot design issue that some Democrats believe cost them a Senate seat. -
Republican Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Seat Over Incumbent Bill Nelson
Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House. -
Science, Technology, Math, Engineering And Now Congress
"Somebody with a technical background might think in a little bit different than the way, for instance, that a lawyer would think," says Chrissy Houlahan, a new lawmaker with a STEM background. -
Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida's Governor's Race To Ron DeSantis
Keeping Florida in the GOP column is a highlight for Republicans this year. While Republicans held onto the Senate, Democrats flipped the House and made major gains in the governor's contests too. -
Sign Here: Why Elections Officials Struggle To Match Voters' Signatures
Officials are still counting ballots from the midterm elections in several states — in part because of the signature verification process. But signatures change over time, especially young people's. -
Democrat Stacey Abrams Ends Bid For Georgia Governor, Decrying 'Suppression'
Republican Brian Kemp will be the next governor of Georgia, with Democrat Stacey Abrams conceding Friday afternoon following a bitter 10-day battle since Election Day. -
Ranked-Choice Voting Delivers Another Victory To House Democrats
Democrats have now gained 35 seats and could as many as 39 seats as counting continues in close races around the country. There will be no Republicans from New England in the U.S. House next year.
