2014 Election

Charities Risked Tax-Exempt Status With Political Ads

The Internal Revenue Service prohibits charities from getting mixed up in politics, and those that do risk losing their tax exemption. Despite the threat, a handful of groups in the 2014 midterm elections paid for...

By Center for Public Integrity / Rachel Baye December 15, 2014

The Last Southern Democratic Senator Gave Her Farewell Speech

The loss of her Senate seat completes a political realignment that began decades ago

By Denver Nicks December 11, 2014

Democrats Sink in the South

Democrats no longer hold a Senate seat, governor's mansion or legislative chamber from the Carolinas to Texas

By Alex Rogers December 6, 2014

Meet the Republican Who Lost His Election Fighting for LGBT Rights

A young star in Michigan is spending his final days as a lawmaker working to expand the state's civil rights protections

By Katy Steinmetz December 5, 2014

Now It's Democrats' Turn for a Post-Election Autopsy

Similar effort to Republicans' post-election autopsy in 2013

By Zeke J Miller December 4, 2014

Louisiana Senate Runoff Leads to Last-Minute Donations

Oil and gas industry among the big donors

By Russ Choma / Center for Responsive Politics December 3, 2014

Senate Blocks Keystone Pipeline

Landrieu Handed Loss by Fellow Democrats

By Alex Rogers November 18, 2014

Keystone Pipeline Up for Approval

The Louisiana Democrat's move may be too little too late

By Alex Rogers November 13, 2014

Mary Landrieu Talks to TIME About the Fight of Her Political Life

The senior Senator from Louisiana talks hardball politics and Keystone XL at a campaign stop in New Orleans

By Denver Nicks—NEW ORLEANS November 12, 2014

Despite Midterm 'Wave,' Americans Not Particularly Thrilled About GOP Control

Americans are skeptical of what's to come in remaining years of Obama presidency

By Maya Rhodan November 12, 2014

Kasich Takes the Stage

After resounding re-election, the Ohio governor looks to his next campaign.

By Zeke J Miller November 11, 2014

Exclusive: Women Turned Out for Hillary in the Midterms

Clinton's appearances on the campaign trail gave discernable bumps in female support to various Democrats, according to an analysis by Correct the Record, a pro-Hillary group

By Jay Newton-Small November 10, 2014

Voter Turnout Hits 72-Year Low

The last time voter turnout was this low, the U.S. was fighting WWII

By Charlotte Alter November 10, 2014

The Tom Steyer Strategy: Climate Billionaire Reflects on 2014

Despite mixed returns at the polls, the billionaire businessman remains bullish his climate campaign can change politics

By Alex Altman November 6, 2014

Republican Wave Floods States

Republicans hold a record number of seats in state legislature as a result of 2014 election

By Maya Rhodan November 6, 2014

GOP Strategist: Democrats Blundered by Hiding Barack Obama

Republicans explain what they would have done differently if working for the Democrats

By Zeke J Miller November 6, 2014

Ballot Measure Backers Spend Big, Win Big

Issues ranging from abortion to gambling to medical marijuana go before voters

By Liz Whyte / Center for Public Integrity November 6, 2014

A Rough Election Day For Teachers Unions

Teachers groups faced losses across the board

By Haley Sweetland Edwards November 5, 2014

Obama Wants to 'Get Stuff Done'

Funding the government, fighting ISIS and Ebola at the top of the list

By Zeke J Miller November 5, 2014

How the Republican Establishment Got Its Groove Back

After a stinging defeat last fall, the Republican Establishment seized control of the party and steered it to victory

By Alex Altman November 5, 2014

Live: Obama Faces the Press

The President will speak about the midterm election results, which saw Republicans gain control of the Senate and maintain control of the House of Representatives, at a press conference set to begin at 2:50pm ET. Watch live here

By Maya Rhodan November 5, 2014

McConnell Speaks Live

New Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is hosting a press conference at 2pm ET. Watch coverage live here

By Maya Rhodan November 5, 2014

Why Did Pollsters Get So Many Races Wrong?

More GOP voters turned out than expected, and more GOP candidates won

By Alex Rogers November 5, 2014

Medicaid Expansion Likely Off the Table in 5 States

Boosters still have hope in states that didn't have elections this year

By Maya Rhodan November 5, 2014

Another Year of the Woman? Not Exactly

Congress looks to only marginally expand its female presence with four races still too close to call

By Jay Newton-Small November 5, 2014

Why Barack Obama Never Talked To Mitch McConnell on Election Night

For the second time, the President struggles with Election Night well wishes to Republicans. But Vice President Joe Biden got through.

By Jay Newton-Small November 5, 2014

Nation's First Soda Tax Passes

The 1-cent-per-ounce tax targets obesity and Type 2 diabetes

By Sam Frizell November 5, 2014

Mitch McConnell Plans for the Future

An exclusive interview with TIME about his plans as Majority Leader

By Jay Newton-Small/Hazard, KY November 5, 2014

Outside Spending Propelled Governors to Wins

Outside groups spent around $142 million on governors' races

By Ben Wieder, Reity O'Brien, Rachel Baye / Center for Public Integrity November 5, 2014

How Republicans Did It

Eager to avoid another Todd Akin, a national Republican group trained Senate candidates on how to avoid campaign-ending gaffes

By Alex Rogers November 5, 2014

2014 Ballot Measures: The Highlights

Americans decided issues from pot legalization to personhood amendments to bear-baiting in this year's election

By Katy Steinmetz November 5, 2014

Stefanik Becomes Youngest-Ever Congresswoman

The 30-year-old is also the first Republican to win the 21st Congressional district for 21 years

By Rishi Iyengar November 5, 2014

Minimum Wages Get a Hike in Midterm Votes

State wins for minimum wage ballot proposals show that raising the floor on pay has bipartisan appeal

By Katy Steinmetz November 5, 2014

2 Candidates With Criminal Concerns Past and Present Had 2 Different Endings

Legal trouble is a political death knell, except when it's not

By Elizabeth Barber November 5, 2014

What the House Midterm Results Meant

The House GOP increased its majority by at least 11 seats

By Alex Rogers November 5, 2014

Voters Lit Up for Marijuana

TIME rounds up the 2014 marijuana votes

By Katy Steinmetz November 5, 2014

What's Next for Republicans

The GOP won the 2014 elections. Now it has to start thinking about 2015 and 2016.

By Alex Altman November 4, 2014

Election 2014: Latest Results Scorecard

See who has won the the most important races

By David Johnson November 4, 2014

102-Year-Old Votes For The First Time

'It's never too late'

By Justin Worland November 4, 2014

Voters in Georgia, Connecticut and Maine Face Problems

Voting rights activists wary of problems at polling places

By Maya Rhodan November 4, 2014

Biden: Kansas Independent 'Will Be With Us'

Meantime, Greg Orman says he's not talked to the vice president

By Alex Rogers November 4, 2014

Can Kim Kardashian Affect the Elections?

Can she tweet any Democrats to victory?

By Maya Rhodan November 4, 2014

How to Watch the 2014 Elections, Hour by Hour

An expert’s guide on where to look for bellwethers and hints as the returns come in

By Jay Newton-Small November 4, 2014

2014 Election

Democrats Call for Focus on White Voters

Meet the Top 50 Donors Who Influenced Ballot Measures

Big Business Gave Heavily to Thwart Ballot Measures

Meet the Kingmakers Who Gave Big in State Elections