Election News
Election news and analysis from The Daily Signal, featuring reporting, commentary, and conservative insights on campaigns, candidates, and ballot issues.
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Elections Should Matter: Nominees Shouldn’t Be Approved During the Lame-Duck Session
An awful lot of people are confused as to just what is meant by a lame duck Congress. It’s like where some fellows worked for you and their work wasn’t satisfactory and you let ’em out, but after you fired ‘em, you let ‘em stay long enough so they could burn your house down. —Will Rogers…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Midterm Elections Could Herald Big Changes in Education Reform
Education can–and should–see a major shake-up in the new Congress. Conservatives have a chance to advance policy proposals that shift education toward student-centered policies that empower families and limit federal meddling in education. Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has offered one such proposal—the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education, or CHOICE, Act….Brittany Corona -
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The Biggest Winners and Losers in the 2014 Elections
The magnitude of the GOP’s tidal wave in Tuesday’s election is just coming into focus. Just as in 1994’s landslide election that gave Newt Gingrich and the GOP control of the U.S. House for the first time in half a century, the media are underplaying the rout and portraying the 2014 midterm as a temper…Stephen Moore -
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Republican Romp Extended to State-Level Elections
Republicans swept into control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, but that only begins to tell the story of a midterm election that turned into an electoral rout. From Nevada to New Hampshire, Republicans won resounding victories in state-level elections. Combined with unexpected victories in gubernatorial races in Illinois, Maryland and Massachusetts, the Republicans are…Eric Boehm -
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The War on Women Didn’t Work and 3 Other Lessons From the Midterm Elections
Many pundits and campaign consultants are no doubt analyzing the election results across the country to try to decipher what lessons the Republican wave holds for candidates planning to run in 2016. But there are four easily seen lessons that both of the major political parties should take to heart: First, the manipulation of election…Hans von Spakovsky -
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‘What We Need to Be Talking About’: Heritage’s DeMint, Needham on the 2014 Election Results
As the dust begins to settle after what one commentator called Republicans’ “wall-to-wall shellacking” of Democrats tied to President Obama’s policies, conservatives are focusing on how the election results will affect policymaking in a gridlocked Washington. Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint and Heritage Action for America CEO Mike Needham explored the consequences of Tuesday’s midterm…Melissa Quinn -
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Republicans Swept the Midterm Elections. Here’s What Comes Next.
Republicans’ heady win on Election Day, in which they regained control of the U.S. Senate and increased their majority in the House, soon will give way to sober reality. While awaiting their newly elected colleagues’ arrival in January, GOP lawmakers will be faced with a "lame duck" session that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has designs…Melissa Quinn -
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The Only Chart You Need: Full 2014 Election Results
Last night was a wave election for Republicans. Check out our chart to see exactly how many seats they picked up. >>>Read more: Republicans Take US Senate, Build Majority in House, Grab Governorships For more election coverage, visit The Daily Signal's Election 2014 special section.Kelsey Lucas -
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Marriage Wins Big in Election 2014
It was a great night for supporters of marriage Tuesday as support for traditional marriage was a key issue in numerous races across the country. The National Organization for Marriage Victory Fund was active in many of these races and our efforts have been rewarded. This success has strong implications for future electoral contests, including…Brian S. Brown -
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The 3 Most Important Takeaways from Election 2014
This morning we woke up to a changed America. Republicans now control 52 seats and counting in the Senate, and expanded their majority in the House. Importantly, these majorities were won by committing to repealing Obamacare and standing for conservative priorities. Republicans also gained at the state level, picking off governorships in liberal-leaning states and…Mike Needham -
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Voters in D.C., Oregon, Alaska Just Legalized Recreational Marijuana
Residents of Washington, D.C., overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana for adults tonight. Late into the evening, Oregon and Alaska followed suit. The District of Columbia’s measure to legalize pot was backed by nearly 70 percent of voters. The referendum makes it legal for those 21 and older to grow and possess marijuana in the…Kelsey Bolar -
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12 Awesome Election Day Selfies: #MyVoteCounts
This Election Day, we challenged you to get out and vote–and then, send us your best “I voted” selfies on Instagram and Twitter using #MyVoteCounts. You responded in a patriotic display of democracy. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite Election Day selfies here. Thanks for doing your civic duty today! Here they are: Today…Ericka Andersen -
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Watch This Virginia Voting Machine Select the Candidate This Voter Didn’t Vote For
An anonymous Virginia voter has posted a YouTube video of a voting machine selecting the wrong candidate. In the video, the voter attempts to select Rep. Scott Rigell, R-Va., but the box next to his opponent, Democrat Suzanne Patrick, is selected instead. The YouTube user, VaBeach23451, wrote in the video’s description: “The voting machine cast…Kate Scanlon -
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Watch the ‘Worst Ads’ of the 2014 Elections
With billions of dollars spent on political ads this election season, there were bound to be some flops. Republican pollster Frank Luntz joined Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends” this morning to discuss which candidates’ political ads were the worst and could ultimately impact their success at the polls.Gabriella Morrongiello -
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5 Things to Know About Midterm Elections
What makes a midterm election different from a presidential election? Midterm elections obviously differ from presidential elections as the president is not on the ballot, and has two years left in his term, but that’s not the only difference between them. Here are five things to know about midterm elections. 1. Less Than Half The…Kate Scanlon -
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Election Day 2014: Top 5 Tax Initiatives on the Ballot
As voters head to the polls, virtually all of them will cast votes for politicians who indirectly impact taxes, but some will also have the chance to vote directly for or against certain state and local tax initiatives. Out of 147 ballot measures across 41 states and the District of Columbia, 15 are tax-related. Here…Rachel Greszler -
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By the Numbers: How the 2014 Midterm Elections Stack Up
For candidates, campaign staff and volunteers, and now voters, Election Day finally has arrived. The 2014 midterm elections set some records, with more than $3 billion spent by candidates, party committees and political action committees. Candidates for the U.S. House and Senate — more than 1,600 in all — raised more than $1.5 billion. Here’s…Melissa Quinn -
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17 Bizarre Polling Places in 22 Photos
You may know who you're voting for this Election Day, but do you know where? Maybe you're voting in a library or your City Hall. Maybe you're heading to your kids' school. But if you're lucky, you might be able to multi-task a hair appointment or grocery shopping trip with your civic duty. Yes, thanks…Kelsey Lucas -
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1.8 Million Voters Are Dead (And Other Facts You Didn’t Know About Voter Fraud)
With the midterm elections Tuesday, many may wonder if their vote will actually count. As an eligible citizen, you must be guaranteed the right to vote—and it must be guaranteed that your vote is not stolen or diluted by thieves and fraudsters. The infographic below highlights different types of voter fraud and startling, real instances…Jessica Kline -
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Elections Have Consequences: Ask Jim DeMint, Mike Needham Your Questions
On Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET, I’ll talk with Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint and Heritage Action CEO Mike Needham to get their take on the 2014 election and how Tuesday’s results will affect the policies being made in Washington. You can be part of the discussion by sending your questions now or during the live online program to…Genevieve Wood