Democrats ride monster fundraising to take the House, GOP successfully picks its Senate battles
In what was the most expensive midterm election ever, a cash advantage didn't always translate to success at the polls. Pictured is Republican Missouri Senate winner Josh Hawley. (Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)
Many states pass campaign finance reform measures during midterms
During Tuesday’s midterms, a number of reform measures aimed at money-in-politics and ethics were on many states’ ballots.
Millions in masked money funneled into 2018 elections
2018 saw record spending by partially-disclosing groups which appear to give disclosure, but, realistically, have little more transparency than dark money groups.
The migrant caravan arrives on Facebook
In the days before the election, several groups and candidates promoted social media posts about the migrant caravan making its way northwards from Central America.
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