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November 21

Why Biden should be thankful it's not 2024 yet

And what some other politicians might be feeling grateful for this week.
November 21
Welcome to 538's latest politics chat.
November 21

What these swing voters have to say about the 2024 election

Galen Druke speaks to three swing voters in Simi Valley, California.
November 21
Galen Druke speaks to three swing voters in Simi Valley, California.
November 20

Everything you need to know about Utah's 2nd District special election

Republicans are favored to win, but the margin could be close.
November 20
Everything you need to know about the Utah's 2nd District special election
November 20

The Utah 2nd District special election could be closer than you think

Democrats are waging a strong campaign in this solid-red district.
November 20
In this undated file photo which appears on her campaign website, Kathleen Riebe is shown. | In this Aug. 4, 2023, file photo, Celeste Maloy is shown in Farmington, Utah.
November 17

The Squad's views on Israel could bolster primary opposition in 2024

Outside groups could spend big to boost their challengers.
November 17
The Squad's views on Israel could bolster primary opposition in 2024
November 16

The fight for working-class voters | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

Non-college-educated voters have shifted right but it remains to be seen if they will they stay there.
November 16
The fight for working-class voters
November 16

What the 2023 elections can — and can't — tell us about 2024

Beware of using this November's elections as a crystal ball.
November 16
What can the election earlier this month tell us about the 2024 election? 538 dives into what we learned from Mississippi, Kentucky, New Jersey and Virginia.
November 15

Who's the front-runner to be Trump's VP pick?

It's another 538 draft!
November 15
Welcome to 538's latest politics chat.
November 14

Why Tim Scott's presidential campaign failed

A strong candidate on paper didn't capture voters' hearts in practice.
November 14
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Tim Scott speaks during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, on Nov. 8, 2023, in Miami, Fla.
November 13

If the 2024 election were held today, would Trump win?

The crew looks at what all the data says one year out from the 2024 elections.
November 13
VIDEO: If the 2024 election were held today, would Trump win?
November 13

Where do Americans stand on gun control?

Most Americans want stricter gun laws but don't think they'll get them.
November 13
Public support for stricter gun control laws remains high
November 10

Joe Manchin was a unicorn. Now he's retiring.

Democrats will likely lose West Virginia's Senate seat in 2024.
November 10
Sen. Joe Manchin speaks during a news conference Sept. 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Washington.
November 09

Who won the third Republican debate?

538 partnered with The Washington Post and Ipsos to poll Republican voters.
November 09
Republican presidential debate
November 09

Haley takes on Ramaswamy and DeSantis in third GOP debate

The crew reacts to the third Republican primary debate in this late-night edition of the 538 Politics podcast.
November 09
The crew reacts to the third Republican primary debate in this late-night edition of the 538 Politics podcast.
November 08

Who will win the third Republican debate?

538 partnered with The Washington Post and Ipsos to poll Republican voters.
November 08
Republican presidential debate
November 08

The 2023 elections were good for Democrats | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew unpacks the results from election night 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.
November 08
The crew unpacks the results from election night 2023 and looks ahead to 2024.
November 06
VIDEO: Will Kentucky and Mississippi elect Democrats?| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
November 06

The biggest races to watch on Election Day 2023

Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia and dozens of other states are heading to the polls.
November 06
On Nov. 7, voters will cast ballots in hundreds of races across the country.
November 06

Where does the 2024 election stand one year out?

We modeled six scenarios for the presidential race.
November 06
It's early, but it looks like the 2024 election is going to be close.
November 06

How Trumpism took over the Michigan GOP — and tore a small community apart

The first installment in ABC News' Real Voices, Real Choices series.
November 06
After the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners slashed funding for the county health department in its proposed budget, residents began protesting the move.
November 03

2023 elections to watch: Mississippi governor

Democrats could win the governor's office for the first time since 1999.
November 03
Democrats could win the governor's office for the first time since 1999.
November 02

Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'

The former congressman and recent Texas transplant explains why he's not done with politics just yet.
November 02
VIDEO: Adam Kinzinger muses: ‘I would love to run against Ted Cruz'
November 02

2023 elections to watch: Kentucky governor

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is popular, but Kentucky is a red state.
November 02
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is popular, but Kentucky is a red state.
November 01

2023 elections to watch: Ohio's abortion vote

A ballot measure could enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.
November 01
A ballot measure could enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.
October 30

Pence is out, Phillips is in | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew discusses former Vice President Mike Pence dropping out of the Republican primary race.
October 30
VIDEO: Pence is out, Phillips is in | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 30

Why is Rep. Dean Phillips challenging President Joe Biden?

The crew looks at why Minnesota Representative Dean Phillips entered the Democratic primary race.
October 30
VIDEO: Why is Rep. Dean Phillips challenging President Joe Biden?
October 26

2023 elections to watch: Virginia legislature

Republicans are hoping to win a "trifecta" in Virginia.
October 26
VIDEO: 2023 elections to watch: Virginia legislature
October 25

Who will be the next House speaker?

The 538 podcast crew makes the case for why 12 different Republicans could take the gavel.
October 25
The 538 podcast crew makes the case for why 12 different Republicans could take the gavel.
October 23

How misinformation amplifies the Israel-Hamas conflict

Ian Bremmer from the Eurasia Group reveals how misinformation increases tensions in Gaza.
October 23
VIDEO: How misinformation amplifies the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 23

Our first-ever House speaker draft | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew looks at who will take control after 20 days of a speaker-less House.
October 23
VIDEO: Our first-ever House speaker draft | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 23

Young voters could have a big impact in 2024, study says

Americans under 30 hold more liberal views than the general electorate across a range of policy issues.
October 23
Americans under 30 hold more liberal views than the general electorate across a range of policy issues.
October 19

How House Republicans failed to elect a speaker| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

After the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy, House Republicans have struggled to unite around a new speaker candidate.
October 19
VIDEO: How House Republicans failed to elect a speaker| FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast
October 18

What the latest fundraising numbers say for Trump and his challengers

Fundraising numbers show former President Donald Trump in the commanding lead in the 2024 GOP primary.
October 18
Fundraising numbers show former President Donald Trump in the commanding lead in the 2024 GOP primary.
October 16

How Americans feel about the war in Israel | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

The crew looks at the latest polling on how Americans are reacting to the ongoing war in Gaza.
October 16
VIDEO: How Americans feel about the war in Israel | FiveThirtyEight Politics Podcast

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