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The Midterm Elections in Pictures The Midterm Elections in Pictures
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Updated Nov. 6, 2018 Updated Nov. 7, 2018
By Tanner CurtisBy Tanner Curtis
Months of rallying, handshaking and sign-waving reached an apex as the 2018 midterm elections came to an end on Tuesday. At stake: control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and 36 governor’s mansions. The results could also influence the remaining two years of President Trump’s term. Months of rallying, handshaking and sign-waving reached an apex as the 2018 midterm elections came to an end on Tuesday. Democrats took control of the House of Representatives, but Republicans appeared likely to expand their majority in the Senate. Democrats also won in several governors’ races, but Republicans held on in swing states like Florida and Ohio. Several races around the country remained too close to call.
New York Times photographers spread out across the country to document the final days of the campaign, from Florida to California, Arizona to Virginia. Follow along here for the latest images.New York Times photographers spread out across the country to document the final days of the campaign, from Florida to California, Arizona to Virginia. Follow along here for the latest images.
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Follow along with the latest updates from around the country. Ballots were still being scanned at the Gwinnett County voter registration and election division in Lawrenceville, Ga.
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, hugged her parents after telling supporters she was not conceding the race.
Her supporters celebrated the news.
Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor, spoke to supporters at his election night party when it appeared the results were too close to call.
People at Mr. Kemp’s party waited for results as Tuesday night turned into Wednesday morning.
People stood in line after closing time for the polls at a church in Atlanta.
An order issued in Fulton County Superior Court ordered the polling location to remain open until 10 p.m.
People watched Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader, speak at an election night party in Newport Beach, Calif.People watched Nancy Pelosi, the House Democratic leader, speak at an election night party in Newport Beach, Calif.
Supporters celebrated Ms. Ocasio-Cortez’s victory and at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s election night party in Manhattan. Supporters celebrated Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory at a party in Queens and Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s re-election at a watch party in Manhattan.
Backers of Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, watched at her election night party as results showed her trailing her Republican opponent. Letitia James was elected attorney general of New York, becoming the first woman in the state to be elected to the office, the first African-American woman to be elected to statewide office and the first black person to serve as attorney general.
People watched as Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor of Florida, conceded the race to the Republican Ron DeSantis.
Amy McGrath, center, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Kentucky, watched election results in a hotel in Richmond, Ky. She lost her race to unseat Representative Andy Barr, a Republican.Amy McGrath, center, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Kentucky, watched election results in a hotel in Richmond, Ky. She lost her race to unseat Representative Andy Barr, a Republican.
People gathered at an election night party for Representative Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, in El Paso. People gathered at an election night party for Representative Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, in El Paso. He lost his race against Senator Ted Cruz.
Josh Hawley, a Republican, spoke after defeating Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, in Springfield, Mo.Josh Hawley, a Republican, spoke after defeating Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, in Springfield, Mo.
People gathered at the party for Mr. Hawley in Springfield.People gathered at the party for Mr. Hawley in Springfield.
Supporters arrived early in Orlando, Fla., for Ron DeSantis’s election night party and in Athens, Ga., for an election night party for Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for Georgia governor. Supporters arrived early in Orlando, Fla., for Ron DeSantis’s election night party and in Athens, Ga., for an election night party for Mr. Kemp.
Members of the news media waited outside of an election night party for Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for Florida governor, in Tallahassee. Representative Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, celebrated after winning her Senate election in Las Vegas.
She defeated Senator Dean Heller, a Republican, who addressed his supporters in Las Vegas.
Harley Rouda, a Democrat, hugged his wife before addressing supporters at his election night party in Newport Beach, Calif. He challenged Representative Dana Rohrabacher in California’s 48th District, a race that remains uncalled.
A group of volunteers drove through Houston in a converted school bus to encourage people to vote. They also offered free rides to polling locations.A group of volunteers drove through Houston in a converted school bus to encourage people to vote. They also offered free rides to polling locations.
Carmen Mejia with her son Adan Franco, 4, as she prepared to vote in Garden Grove, Calif.Carmen Mejia with her son Adan Franco, 4, as she prepared to vote in Garden Grove, Calif.
Steve Mizuni, a Republican, voted in Modesto, Calif.Steve Mizuni, a Republican, voted in Modesto, Calif.
Poll workers took their oath before voting began at Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach, Calif.Poll workers took their oath before voting began at Oak View Elementary School in Huntington Beach, Calif.
Voters waited outside in the rain to cast their ballots in Midlothian, Va.Voters waited outside in the rain to cast their ballots in Midlothian, Va.
Margaret Heflin gathered ballots that were submitted overnight at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office on Election Day morning in Orlando, Fla.Margaret Heflin gathered ballots that were submitted overnight at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office on Election Day morning in Orlando, Fla.
Stickers were prepared for voters in Highland Park, Mich.
Voters checked in to cast their ballots in Bismarck, N.D.Voters checked in to cast their ballots in Bismarck, N.D.
Kimberly St. Pierre, a volunteer with Four Directions, a Native American- lead voter mobilization group, offered voters bus rides to the polls in Cannon Ball, N.D.Kimberly St. Pierre, a volunteer with Four Directions, a Native American- lead voter mobilization group, offered voters bus rides to the polls in Cannon Ball, N.D.
Barry Daboda cast his ballot in the Moapa River Indian Reservation, in southern Nevada.Barry Daboda cast his ballot in the Moapa River Indian Reservation, in southern Nevada.
Sara Nassar, a first-time voter, picked up her ballot at a school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.Sara Nassar, a first-time voter, picked up her ballot at a school in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
A cutout of Elvis was posted outside of a polling place in Las Vegas.A cutout of Elvis was posted outside of a polling place in Las Vegas.
Walter Johnson outside a polling station in Orlando, Fla.Walter Johnson outside a polling station in Orlando, Fla.
Jane Estrada, a volunteer with the Florida Democratic Party, canvassed in a Tallahassee neighborhood.Jane Estrada, a volunteer with the Florida Democratic Party, canvassed in a Tallahassee neighborhood.
Mr. Gillum voted with two of his children in Tallahassee.Mr. Gillum voted with two of his children in Tallahassee.
A man wearing one of Mr. Trump’s ”Make America Great Again” hats at a diner where Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor, appeared in Albany, Ga. A man wearing one of Mr. Trump’s ”Make America Great Again” hats at a diner where Ms. Abrams appeared in Albany, Ga.
Members of the news media surrounded Mr. O’Rourke outside of a polling place in El Paso.Members of the news media surrounded Mr. O’Rourke outside of a polling place in El Paso.
Political signs clustered near a polling place in Houston.Political signs clustered near a polling place in Houston.
A pink hat from the Women’s March was placed on a statue outside of a polling place in Columbia, Mo.A pink hat from the Women’s March was placed on a statue outside of a polling place in Columbia, Mo.
Representative Jacky Rosen, a Democrat running for Senate, spoke to supporters at a home in Las Vegas.Representative Jacky Rosen, a Democrat running for Senate, spoke to supporters at a home in Las Vegas.
Members of the Culinary Workers Union canvassed for Ms. Rosen and other Democratic candidates.Members of the Culinary Workers Union canvassed for Ms. Rosen and other Democratic candidates.
Amy McGrath, a Democrat running for Congress in Kentucky’s Sixth District, folded her children’s clothes at home between campaign stops in Georgetown.Amy McGrath, a Democrat running for Congress in Kentucky’s Sixth District, folded her children’s clothes at home between campaign stops in Georgetown.
A phone bank for Ms. McGrath’s campaign in Lexington, Ky.A phone bank for Ms. McGrath’s campaign in Lexington, Ky.
Jesse McCloud prepared a bus that will be used to pick up voters on Tuesday to bring them to the polls from the Four Directions headquarters in the Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s land in North Dakota.Jesse McCloud prepared a bus that will be used to pick up voters on Tuesday to bring them to the polls from the Four Directions headquarters in the Standing Rock Sioux tribe’s land in North Dakota.
In St. Louis, Democratic supporters encouraged people to vote.In St. Louis, Democratic supporters encouraged people to vote.
The Missouri Republican Party headquarters in Jefferson City was decorated with signs for President Trump and the party’s Senate candidate, Josh Hawley.The Missouri Republican Party headquarters in Jefferson City was decorated with signs for President Trump and the party’s Senate candidate, Josh Hawley.
Supporters of Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, passed out stickers during a get-out-the-vote rally in Savannah.Supporters of Stacey Abrams, the Democratic candidate for governor in Georgia, passed out stickers during a get-out-the-vote rally in Savannah.
If she wins, Ms. Abrams would be the first black woman to be elected governor in the country.If she wins, Ms. Abrams would be the first black woman to be elected governor in the country.
Supporters of Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor in Georgia, followed Ms. Abrams’s bus near Rincon, Ga.Supporters of Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor in Georgia, followed Ms. Abrams’s bus near Rincon, Ga.
Supporters of Mr. Kemp brought their pets to a campaign event in Atlanta.Supporters of Mr. Kemp brought their pets to a campaign event in Atlanta.
A countdown to Election Day sat behind volunteers making calls to get out the vote at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee field office in Bethlehem, Pa.A countdown to Election Day sat behind volunteers making calls to get out the vote at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee field office in Bethlehem, Pa.
Children played outside an event for Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, in Cypress.Children played outside an event for Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, in Cypress.
Mr. O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, spoke to reporters at his event in Houston.Mr. O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, spoke to reporters at his event in Houston.
People took photos of Mr. O’Rourke during the rally in Houston.People took photos of Mr. O’Rourke during the rally in Houston.
Virginia Hagerott hung up signs in support of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, Democrat of North Dakota, at an A.F.L.-C.I.O. office in Bismarck.Virginia Hagerott hung up signs in support of Senator Heidi Heitkamp, Democrat of North Dakota, at an A.F.L.-C.I.O. office in Bismarck.
Ms. Heitkamp greeted supporters at a campaign event.Ms. Heitkamp greeted supporters at a campaign event.
Zahra Abbas, right, shared her script with another volunteer as they called voters during a phone banking event for Democratic candidates in Dearborn, Mich.Zahra Abbas, right, shared her script with another volunteer as they called voters during a phone banking event for Democratic candidates in Dearborn, Mich.
Mr. O’Rourke held a rally at Pan American Neighborhood Park in Austin, Tex.Mr. O’Rourke held a rally at Pan American Neighborhood Park in Austin, Tex.
People reached out to greet Mr. O’Rourke as he made his way through the crowd.People reached out to greet Mr. O’Rourke as he made his way through the crowd.
A table at the park was set up with election information.A table at the park was set up with election information.
At a rally for Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican who Mr. O’Rourke is trying to unseat, people displayed their Texas pride by waving the state flag.At a rally for Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican who Mr. O’Rourke is trying to unseat, people displayed their Texas pride by waving the state flag.
Supporters lined the steps at the rally for Mr. Cruz in Bartonville, Tex.Supporters lined the steps at the rally for Mr. Cruz in Bartonville, Tex.
Mike DeWine, the Ohio attorney general and candidate for governor, greeted early voters outside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland.Mike DeWine, the Ohio attorney general and candidate for governor, greeted early voters outside the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections in Cleveland.
Tawayne McGee, left, and Pamela A. Ballard danced at a rally across the street encouraging people to vote.Tawayne McGee, left, and Pamela A. Ballard danced at a rally across the street encouraging people to vote.
Supporters cheered Senator Claire McCaskill at a dinner in Florissant, Mo. Ms. McCaskill is one of 10 Democrats up for re-election in states that Mr. Trump won in 2016.Supporters cheered Senator Claire McCaskill at a dinner in Florissant, Mo. Ms. McCaskill is one of 10 Democrats up for re-election in states that Mr. Trump won in 2016.
Local faith leaders prayed over Ms. McCaskill.Local faith leaders prayed over Ms. McCaskill.
Ms. McCaskill of Missouri greeted voters outside a Walmart in St. Louis.Ms. McCaskill of Missouri greeted voters outside a Walmart in St. Louis.
During a pancake breakfast in Prescott, Ariz., a “tax ax” was given to Representative Martha McSally, a Republican running for Senate.During a pancake breakfast in Prescott, Ariz., a “tax ax” was given to Representative Martha McSally, a Republican running for Senate.
At the offices of Chispa Nevada, a Latino environmental organization in Las Vegas, a group of volunteers staffed a phone bank where they were making calls urging older Latino citizens to vote.At the offices of Chispa Nevada, a Latino environmental organization in Las Vegas, a group of volunteers staffed a phone bank where they were making calls urging older Latino citizens to vote.
A volunteer entered the campaign headquarters of Representative Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican from California’s 48th Congressional District, in Costa Mesa, Calif.A volunteer entered the campaign headquarters of Representative Dana Rohrabacher, a Republican from California’s 48th Congressional District, in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Mike Levin, a Democrat running for Congress in California’s 49th District, embraced his daughter, Elizabeth, outside of an event in Oceanside.Mike Levin, a Democrat running for Congress in California’s 49th District, embraced his daughter, Elizabeth, outside of an event in Oceanside.
Diane Harkey, Mr. Levin’s Republican opponent, campaigned for herself and for the repeal of California’s gas tax, on the ballot as Proposition 6.Diane Harkey, Mr. Levin’s Republican opponent, campaigned for herself and for the repeal of California’s gas tax, on the ballot as Proposition 6.
Johon Milla and Brianna Yang canvassed for Democratic candidates in Pennsburg, Pa.Johon Milla and Brianna Yang canvassed for Democratic candidates in Pennsburg, Pa.
Mr. Trump held a rally in Macon, Ga., to support Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor. People gathered outside hours before the event.Mr. Trump held a rally in Macon, Ga., to support Brian Kemp, the Republican candidate for governor. People gathered outside hours before the event.
People angled for photos of Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and Mr. Trump’s lawyer, during a campaign appearance for Ron DeSantis, the Republican candidate for governor of Florida, in Daytona Beach.People angled for photos of Rudolph W. Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and Mr. Trump’s lawyer, during a campaign appearance for Ron DeSantis, the Republican candidate for governor of Florida, in Daytona Beach.
A float outside a Republican event in Taylor, Mich., showed support for Mr. Trump; Bill Schuette, the party’s candidate for governor; and John James, its candidate for Senate.A float outside a Republican event in Taylor, Mich., showed support for Mr. Trump; Bill Schuette, the party’s candidate for governor; and John James, its candidate for Senate.
Harvey Rosenfeld dressed up in patriotic attire outside a Democratic rally in West Palm Beach, Fla.Harvey Rosenfeld dressed up in patriotic attire outside a Democratic rally in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Campaign signs set up near the supervisor of elections office in Palm Beach County, Fla.Campaign signs set up near the supervisor of elections office in Palm Beach County, Fla.
From left, Senator Bill Nelson; the musician Jimmy Buffett; Andrew Gillum, candidate for governor; and Chris King, candidate for lieutenant governor, appeared at a rally for Florida Democrats in West Palm Beach.From left, Senator Bill Nelson; the musician Jimmy Buffett; Andrew Gillum, candidate for governor; and Chris King, candidate for lieutenant governor, appeared at a rally for Florida Democrats in West Palm Beach.
Volunteers with the Mr. Hawley’s Senate campaign in Missouri canvassed in Chesterfield.Volunteers with the Mr. Hawley’s Senate campaign in Missouri canvassed in Chesterfield.
Mr. Hawley met with supporters in Imperial, Mo.Mr. Hawley met with supporters in Imperial, Mo.
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, who is running for governor, made several stops on a bus tour in competitive congressional districts in the southern part of the state. People lined up for one event in Irvine.Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, who is running for governor, made several stops on a bus tour in competitive congressional districts in the southern part of the state. People lined up for one event in Irvine.
Supporters of Harley Rouda, a Democratic candidate in California’s 48th District, noted only three days remained until the election. Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, and Mr. Newsom posed for pictures in Irvine.Supporters of Harley Rouda, a Democratic candidate in California’s 48th District, noted only three days remained until the election. Senator Kamala Harris, Democrat of California, and Mr. Newsom posed for pictures in Irvine.
Richard Cordray, the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio, rallied with former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Parma Heights.Richard Cordray, the Democratic nominee for governor of Ohio, rallied with former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Parma Heights.
Representative Troy Balderson stopped by a football game at Clear Fork High School in Bellville, Ohio. He won a special election in Ohio’s 12th District in August but is back on the ballot on Tuesday.Representative Troy Balderson stopped by a football game at Clear Fork High School in Bellville, Ohio. He won a special election in Ohio’s 12th District in August but is back on the ballot on Tuesday.
Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, visited a salon in Lithonia.Stacey Abrams, the Democratic nominee for governor of Georgia, visited a salon in Lithonia.
Cardboard cutouts of Mr. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at Cobb County Republican headquarters in Marietta, Ga.Cardboard cutouts of Mr. Trump and Vice President Mike Pence at Cobb County Republican headquarters in Marietta, Ga.
Mr. Trump continued his string of rallies with a stop in Pensacola, Fla.Mr. Trump continued his string of rallies with a stop in Pensacola, Fla.
Representative Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat who is running for Senate in Arizona, wore wedges highlighting her state’s signature plant.Representative Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat who is running for Senate in Arizona, wore wedges highlighting her state’s signature plant.
A billboard in Phoenix reminds voters about Election Day.A billboard in Phoenix reminds voters about Election Day.
Mr. O’Rourke rallied with voters at a park in Dallas.Mr. O’Rourke rallied with voters at a park in Dallas.
A calendar in Colin Allred’s campaign office counted down the days to the election. Mr. Allred, a Democrat, is challenging Representative Pete Sessions in Texas’ 32nd District.A calendar in Colin Allred’s campaign office counted down the days to the election. Mr. Allred, a Democrat, is challenging Representative Pete Sessions in Texas’ 32nd District.
Mr. Cruz greeted voters after an event in Fort Worth.Mr. Cruz greeted voters after an event in Fort Worth.
Mr. Trump held rallies in Indiana and West Virginia, speaking more about immigration than the economy.Mr. Trump held rallies in Indiana and West Virginia, speaking more about immigration than the economy.
Brian Kemp, the Georgia secretary of state and Republican candidate for governor, visited Statesboro on a bus tour.Brian Kemp, the Georgia secretary of state and Republican candidate for governor, visited Statesboro on a bus tour.
People lined up for early voting in Savannah, Ga., which ended on Friday. An enthusiastic electorate has surpassed early voting totals from the 2014 midterm elections.People lined up for early voting in Savannah, Ga., which ended on Friday. An enthusiastic electorate has surpassed early voting totals from the 2014 midterm elections.
Former President Barack Obama held a rally with Ms. Abrams at Morehouse College in Atlanta.Former President Barack Obama held a rally with Ms. Abrams at Morehouse College in Atlanta.