2018 Midterms

Brookings experts’ research and analysis on issues related to the 2018 midterm elections.

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A big election year for states in the 2018 midterms

Amy Liu and Fred Dews

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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Brookings Now

An economic agenda for the forgotten Americans in a divided nation

Monday, October 15, 2018

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Brookings Now

Will changing demographics affect the 2018 midterms?

William H. Frey

Monday, October 15, 2018

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Myths about the 2018 midterm elections

John Hudak and Fred Dews

Friday, October 12, 2018

Reports

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Global Trade

Which US communities are most affected by Chinese, EU, and NAFTA retaliatory tariffs?

Joseph Parilla and Max Bouchet

October, 2018

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Cities & Regions

Analysis of black women’s electoral strength in an era of fractured politics

September 10, 2018

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The ‘Tax Cuts and Jobs Act’ and the 2018 midterms: Examining the potential electoral impact

Vanessa Williamson

Monday, August 27, 2018

Blog Posts

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Brookings Now

How will trade affect voting in the 2018 midterm elections?

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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The Avenue

What’s at stake for states following the 2018 election

Friday, October 5, 2018

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Brookings Now

Will immigration policy be a deciding factor in the midterm elections?

Thursday, October 4, 2018

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Multimedia

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Brookings Now

What do Russian disinformation campaigns look like, and how can we protect our elections?

Alina Polyakova

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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Brookings Now

How voter turnout could affect the 2018 midterm elections

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

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Brookings Now

What to expect from the 2018 midterm elections

Monday, September 24, 2018

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More on 2018 Midterms

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What the forgotten Americans really want−and how to give it to them

Isabel V. Sawhill

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

Brooklyn Bridge

‘The Renters Strike Back’

Thursday, September 27, 2018

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Tax cuts: The gift that keeps not giving

Vanessa Williamson and Jackson Gode

Thursday, September 27, 2018

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Polling Spotlight: Republicans can thank Trump for highly motivated Democratic voters

William A. Galston

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

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What’s happening to the Democratic Party?

Elaine Kamarck and Alexander R. Podkul

Friday, September 14, 2018

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As midterm elections near, smaller, redder places show more economic growth

Mark Muro and Jacob Whiton

September 9, 2018