Special Report

The 2022 Midterms

Much is at stake as America votes on Nov. 8. Will Democrats maintain control of Congress? Or will Republicans recoup their 2020 losses? Will voters install election deniers in state and federal posts who may undermine democratic principles and institutions? Will candidates and voters accept the outcome of races? Will candidates backed by former president Donald Trump do well, paving the way for a run in 2024? And how will voters decide myriad local issues from the legalization of marijuana to abortion restrictions? Follow us here to find out.

November 9, 2022

California Passes Prop 28, Funding Art and Music Education

Passage of Prop 28 will provide between $800 million to $1 billion annually for public school music and arts education in California.

By Jessica Montes

November 9, 2022

Baltimore City to Approve Two-Term Limits for Mayor, Other Roles

The ballot measure means certain elected Baltimore officials, including the mayor, will be limited to two terms beginning in 2024.

By Katherine Burns

November 9, 2022

Democrat-Turned-Republican Wins US House Race in New Jersey

Van Drew won a third, consecutive term over the Democratic candidate, Tim Alexander in New Jersey's 2nd District.

By Frank Gioia

November 8, 2022

American Elections Not Top of Mind in Qatar

While Americans were casting their ballots, people in Qatar were more focused on the World Cup they will be hosting in a couple of weeks.

By Abdullah Almulla

November 8, 2022

Atlanta Suburb Says Yes to Cityhood

The Atlanta suburb of Mableton has voted to incorporate as a town.

By John Verner

November 8, 2022

S.C. Sen. Tim Scott Wins a Second Full Term

South Carolina Sen.Tim Scott fended off a challenge from Krystal Matthews keeping the seat he has held since 2013.

By Aaliyah Outler

November 8, 2022

NY Sen. Chuck Schumer Defeats Joe Pinion Winning 5th Term

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has retained his seat, defeating Republican opponent Joe Pinion by 76% to 23.6%, winning 451,526 votes with 9% of the votes counted according to The Associated Press.

By Kyra Breslin

Senator Marco Rubio poses for official photo.

November 8, 2022

Republican Marco Rubio Keeps His Senate Seat

Republican Senator Marco Rubio has defeated Rep. Val Demings for Florida’s Senate seat, The Click can report. Rubio has represented Florida in Congress since 2011.

By Lee Alisha Williams

November 8, 2022

Taiwan Worries Midterms Will Affect Passage of a Crucial Security Bill

The election is especially important to Taiwan due to an expected vote on the Taiwan Policy Act of 2022, a measure proposed in September, months after a senior congressional delegation visited Taiwan in April.

By Hsin-Yu Tsai

November 6, 2022

Meet the Republican Taking on Nancy Pelosi in Her Home Turf

You may not have heard of him, but he is running to unseat the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi. He is John Dennis, Republican from San Francisco.

By Aneela Mirchandani

November 6, 2022

A Czech Journalist Shares Why He Loves Covering American Politics

Daniel Anyz, a reporter for the news site Aktualne.cz, will be keeping readers in the small European country informed from Pennsylvania — and he told the Click that this time, democracy is in peril.

By Anna Dohnalova

November 5, 2022

New York Set to Vote on $4.2 Billion in Funding for Green Projects

New Yorkers will cast their votes during Tuesday’s midterm election for a $4.2 billion bond act, Proposition 1, which will go toward investments in clean infrastructure and environmental conservation.

By Lynn Hallarman

November 4, 2022

Blind Persons Sue State of Alabama for Right to Vote Privately

In Alabama, blind citizens cannot vote using paper ballots without help from a sighted person. The lawsuit contends that this violates their right to vote privately and independently.

By Lynn Hallarman

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