Help Not Wanted In Iowa
The White House may just want to stay away from Bruce Braley's Senate bid until Election Day.
Election 2014
The Atlantic’s coverage of the midterm vote
16 Questions: The Louisiana Senate Race
In the first installment of The Atlantic's Midterm Cheat Sheet, longtime Nola columnist James Varney discusses the contest between Mary Landrieu, Bill Cassidy, and Rob Maness.
George H.W. Bush Tells Michelle Nunn to Leave Him Alone Again
The Democratic Senate hopeful in Georgia is ignoring the former president's pleas not to use his image in her ads.
Our Passé President
Obama's campaign schedule is already light, and on Sunday some people actually left his event early.
The Supreme Court's Okay for Texas to Enforce a Restrictive Voter-ID Law
One Texas judge says the new law could keep 600,000 mostly black and Latino voters from the polls.
The One Attack That's Working for Democrats: Bashing the Wealthy
Taking a page from Obama's 2012 playbook, candidates from Illinois to Georgia have found a winning message in a dismal political environment.
A Tale of Two Republican Campaign Ads
The GOP goes Willie Horton-style in Nebraska, while a gay candidate proudly cites his husband in Massachusetts.
From 'One Tough Nerd' to Embattled Governor
Michigan Republican Rick Snyder finds himself in an unexpectedly tough reelection campaign thanks to a backlash against his economic policies.
Southern Evangelicals: Dwindling—and Taking the GOP Edge With Them
Why are Democrats keeping it close in five key Senate races? Look at changing demographics.
Charlie Crist's Fan: A Love Story
His opponents have laughed at it for years, but at Wednesday's gubernatorial debate, the Florida pol's favorite accessory stole the show.