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Politics

GOP Majority Also Brings New Leadership On Key Committees

With every new Congress, power ebbs and flows for certain states. Some, like Michigan, will see a significant loss of congressional clout. Other states, like Texas, could see a surge of power.

GOP Majority Also Brings New Leadership On Key Committees

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Wednesday

Tuesday

7 Places To Watch On Election Day

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist, center, gets a kiss from a supporter after he stepped off his bus during a brief campaign stop at Delevoe Park in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Oct. 25. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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7 Places To Watch On Election Day

Whether it's because of their size, demographic make-up, or the unique role they play, these places will have an outsized role in state — and possibly national — politics this year.

Politics

Midterm Elections: It's Now Up To The Voters

It's Election Day, and control of the Senate is on the line — as well as the large majority of governorships. Polls have shown the Republican advantage in many battleground states galvanizing.

Midterm Elections: It's Now Up To The Voters

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Monday

Politics

Candidates Make Final Arguments In Battle For Control Of Senate

With Election Day just over a week away, NPR politics editor Charlie Mahtesian and NPR congressional reporter Juana Summers join us for a look at the state of play in pivotal races across the country.

Candidates Make Final Arguments In Battle For Control Of Senate

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Wednesday

Politics

Mapping Out The End Days Of The Midterm Campaign

The end of August heralds the start to the final phase of the 2014 election season. As primaries wrap up and candidates ready themselves for November, NPR's Charlie Mahtesian lays out the political landscape.

Mapping Out The End Days Of The Midterm Campaign

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Wednesday

Politics

Miss. Primary Saga Rolls On, As McDaniel Refuses To Back Down

Six weeks after the Mississippi GOP Senate primary, controversy still swirls around the outcome, as defeated challenger Chris McDaniel continues to dispute the election's results.

Miss. Primary Saga Rolls On, As McDaniel Refuses To Back Down

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Thursday

Politics

The Majority Leader Has Lost. Long Live The Majority Leader

Shortly after Rep. Eric Cantor's surprise defeat in the Republican primary, Cantor announced his plans to step down soon from his position as House majority leader. This will leave a void in the GOP leadership, an open spot that's sure to attract plenty of interest.

The Majority Leader Has Lost. Long Live The Majority Leader

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Tuesday

Tuesday

What To Watch In Tuesday's Elections

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell speaks to supporters Saturday at the Tanglewood Farms Restaurant in Franklin, Ky. McConnell faces Tea Party challenger Matt Bevin and several other lesser-known candidates in Tuesday's GOP primary. Timothy D. Easley/AP hide caption

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What To Watch In Tuesday's Elections

One of the biggest political questions of the year will be answered: Can Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell withstand a Tea Party challenge?

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Monday

Politics

The Intra-Party Landscape, Seen From The Edge Of Primary Season

Three states go to the polls Tuesday, starting what will be an eight-week stretch of primaries in the U.S. For a look at the intra-party political landscape, NPR's Charlie Mahtesian has this overview.

The Intra-Party Landscape, Seen From The Edge Of Primary Season

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Wednesday

Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York City Mayor

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (from left) arrives with his family Chiara de Blasio, Chirlane McCray and Dante de Blasio to take the oath of office on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday. Frank Franklin II/AP hide caption

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Bill De Blasio Sworn In As New York City Mayor

De Blasio, the first Democrat elected as mayor in two decades, rode the subway to his swearing in. In his inaugural speech, he promised "a new progressive direction in New York."

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