AP Photo/
/
AP
Featuring one of the most diverse slates of both Democratic and Republican candidates in recent years, this midterm election is shaping up to be a wave of historic leadership firsts across the country.
More News and Features
-
This election will determine control of Congress. Rep. Pete Aguilar, who represents California's 33rd Congressional District, shares how Democratic Party leaders are feeling as results come in.
-
-
-
-
NPR News
-
Cliff Owen/APDemocrats won by making inroads in several states where they have long struggled, boosted by a challenging political environment for the GOP dominated by voter frustration over high prices. -
Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesDemocrat Josh Turek has defeated Sen. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, according to a race call by the Associated Press. -
Adam Gray/APThe New York mayor tells NPR's Juana Summers that newly elected democratic socialists need to seize this moment and show voters what politics can deliver. -
Nam Y. Huh/APDemocrat David Crowley defeated Republican Congressman Tom Tiffany in a campaign that focused on "lowering costs for working families" and bringing more jobs to Wisconsin. -
Jim Vondruska/Getty Images/Getty Images North AmericaDemocrat Adam Hamilton beat Sen. Roger Marshall, a fierce loyalist to President Trump, per a race call by the Associated Press. -
Jason Rosenbaum/St. Louis Public RadioMissouri voters defeated a measure that would have banned abortion just two years after voters legalized abortion in another vote. Voters in Missouri legalized abortion two years ago but this time the abortion ban was coupled with a ban on transgender treatment for minors. Opponents said it was misleading. -
Michael Gonzalez/APHinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor. -
Charlie Neibergall/APDemocratic State Auditor Rob Sand stressed affordability and often talked about how his Christian faith guides him.
Voices From The Community
Available NOW
WEAA is a division of Morgan State University's School of Global Journalism & Communication
Latest Tiny Desk Concerts
Jungle: Tiny Desk Concert
The modern masters of vintage soul and R&B perform more than a half-dozen tracks that run together in a single, continuous groove.
Richard O'Brien's 'The Rocky Horror Show': Tiny Desk Concert
When you welcome The Rocky Horror Show to the Tiny Desk, it's only fitting to fill the audience with Frank-N-Furters, Magentas, Eddies, Riff Raffs, Brads, Janets, and various other creatures of the night.
Tiny Desk Radio: Shirley Caesar, Sam Smith, CeCe Winans
We take y'all to church on this episode. We present three artists backed by choirs behind the Desk. Look for Tiny Desk Radio on your local NPR station.
Cardi B: Tiny Desk Concert
In leather pants and a power blazer, Cardi B brings a humble and humorous spirit to the Desk as she runs through a set packed with hits.
Los Tigres del Norte: Tiny Desk Concert
There is no stage too small for Los Tigres del Norte, yet none can contain its impact. For over 60 years, the Mexican norteño band has collected the stories of Latino people and spun them into song.
Melissa Aldana with Gonzalo Rubalcaba: Tiny Desk Concert
Tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana and pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba interpret the soul of the Latin American song book at El Tiny.