Midterm Elections

Republican Tom Foley Admits Defeat to Gov. Dan Malloy Before Final Votes Come In: Democrat Winner Promises Higher Minimum Wage

A tight gubernatorial race in Connecticut came to an end as the Republican candidate Tom Foley conceded defeat to the Democratic incumbent, Dannel Malloy. The close race lasted until Wednesday as the last of the precincts reported their results, pushing Malloy ahead by a slim majority.

West Virginia Elects College Teenager as State Representative: Saira Blair Is the Youngest Elected Legislator in US History

By Paola Hernández
Though Tuesday's midterm elections saw many firsts at the national level, one of the most historic ones happened at the state level, specifically West Virginia. Voters in the Mountain State elected the youngest state legislator in both the state's and the nation's history, choosing Republican college freshman Saira Blair over her Democratic challenger.

Election Results 2014: Latino Voters Say GOP 'Don't Care' About Their Community, Support Executive Action on Immigration

By Paola Hernández
Although the Republican Party emerged victorious, winning control of the U.S. Senate and maintaining the House of Representatives majority on Tuesday night, Latinos' views on the GOP were not positive.

Did Kim Kardashian Think President Barack Obama Was Running for a Third Term During the Midterm Elections? [Pic]

By Paola Hernández
Kim Kardashian may want to stick to working in fashion and reality television, since politics doesn't seem to be her thing.

Florida Governor Race Results 2014: Rick Scott Wins Second Term, Defeats Charlie Crist Despite Effort to Extend Voting Hours

By Paola Hernández
Florida Gov. Rick Scott has won a second term following a competitive and narrow campaign against former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist.

Election Day 2014 Problems: Latinos 'Discouraged' From Voting in Kentucky While 40,000 Voter Forms Missing in Georgia

By Paola Hernández
Election Day in the U.S. was not over without technical and human error as national organizations noted and criticized the problems registered voters encountered for the midterm elections.

Texas Governor Race Results 2014: Greg Abbott Keeps Lone Star State Republican as Wendy Davis Takes Loss

By Paola Hernández
Texas elected a new governor, but ensured the Lone Star state stayed “red” with a Republican win by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Tuesday.

Immigration Reform Update: Immigration Bill "Going to Happen" if GOP Wins Senate, Says Mitt Romney

By Paola Hernández
Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said comprehensive immigration reform would pass in Washington, D.C. if Congress gets a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate.

Election Day Update: Latino Vote in Midterm Elections Based on Support for Latino Community, Immigration Reform, Says Poll

By Paola Hernández
Ahead of Election Day, Latinos were polled on their intent on voting during the midterm elections, and immigration appeared to be a concern.

Election Day 2014 Today: GOP Congress Preferred Choice by Likely Voters, Although by Slim Margin

By Paola Hernández
Election Day could end in favor of the Republican Party in Congress according to polling data consisting of Americans nationwide.

Alaska Senate Race 2014 Polls: Mark Begich, Dan Sullivan Election Could Help Determine US Senate Control

By Paola Hernández
The balance of the U.S. Senate may be in the hands of registered voters in Alaska as The Last Frontier state's senate race is too close to call based on polling data heading into Tuesday's midterm elections.

Ben Stein Quotes: Former Speechwriter for Richard Nixon Calls Barack Obama ‘The Most Racist President' in US History

By Paola Hernández
Famed economist Ben Stein recently called out President Barack Obama as the most racist president in the history of the U.S. and claimed that he is playing the race card to get blacks to vote Democrat in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Colorado Senate Race 2014 Polls: Rep. Cory Gardner Holds Slim Lead With Overall Voters, But Easily Loses Latino, Millennial Votes

By Paola Hernández
Colorado's U.S. Senate election is "too close to call," according to one polling firm, as Democratic incumbent Sen. Mark Udall risk a loss against Rep. Cory Gardner, R-Colo.

Election Day 2014 News Roundup: Tight Races in New Jersey, Iowa and Florida Have Candidate Spending Millions, GOP in Jeopardy

By Paola Hernández
On Tuesday, the nation will return to the polls and vote in a crucial midterm election that will determine who controls Congress as well as various states. Among those various races there are three that have caught local as well as national attention and could alter the balance of power at the local and national levels.

Florida Governor Polls 2014: Statistical Dead Heat for Republican Rick Scott, Democrat Charlie Crist as Midterm Election Day Nears

By Paola Hernández
Current Florida Governor Rick Scott has a slim election to win on Nov. 4 as new polling figures has the Republican incumbent tied or losing behind Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.

Texas Governor Race 2014: Candidates Push Efforts to Win Latino, Female Vote Despite Republican's Large Lead

By Paola Hernández
With the Texas gubernatorial election coming to a close on Nov. 4, the candidates are reportedly relying on efforts to push registered voters to the polling booths on Election Day.

Midterm November 5 Election 2014: Senate Control to be Determined by These Battleground States

By Paola Hernández
In just a few more days, American voters will determine who will win control of the Senate during the Midterm Election.

Midterm Elections 2014:Democrats Expect to Beat Republicans in Key States' Senate Races Thanks to Minority and Young Voters

By Paola Hernández
Early voting tallies in the midterm election indicate that Democrats may still have a chance to maintain control of the Senate.

Texas Elections 2014: Voter ID Laws 'Very Favorable' Among Registered Voters as Early Voting Period Ends

By Paola Hernández
Oct. 31 is Halloween Day, but it's also the last day for early voting in Texas. Public opinion of the state's controversial voter ID laws are also positive than negative despite claims "hundreds of thousands" of voters will be disenfranchised from voting.

Kentucky Senate Race Polls 2014: Millennials Prefer Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes But Overall Republican Mitch McConnell Leads

By Paola Hernández
The final week of Kentucky's U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes is drawing to a close as new polling figures show the five-term senator with a slim lead.

Millennial Voter Turnout in Midterm Election 2014: 'Definite' Millennial Voters Prefer Republican-Controlled Congress; Support For Obama Among Latino Millenial Voters Dropping

By Paola Hernández
Millennials may play a crucial role for this year's midterm elections, and it could benefit the Republican Party come Election Day.
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