Election 2018

Military Times coverage of the 2018 election

Veterans will play key role in House Democratic leadership race

Several former military members in the caucus have already taken strong stances on Nancy Pelosi's bid to become Speaker.

3 years ago

Veterans in the 116th Congress, by the numbers

When the next Congress convenes in January, 95 veterans will be among those serving in the House and Senate.

3 years ago

Pentagon & Congress

Election to shake up House and Senate armed services committees

Beyond GOP House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry handing the gavel to the panels top Democrat, Rep. Adam Smith, expect a major reshuffling in middle management on the panel and on its Senate counterpart.

Post election, analysts still predict a budget deal

The House may be under new leadership, but analysts still see a budget deal coming down the pipeline.

3 years ago

The number of vets in Congress appears headed down again

But the number of female vets in Congress is headed up, and 17 new veteran candidates won races on Tuesday.

3 years ago

Democrats’ big night brings big questions for defense policy

Democrats won the U.S. House in convincing fashion in Tuesday’s midterm elections, promising to shake up defense policy in the coming year and raising the possibility of tumultuous impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump.

3 years ago

What’s at stake for the military on election night

Defense budgets, military priorities and veteran representation in Congress are on the table in tonight's election.

3 years ago

LIVE COVERAGE on election night: Voting results and the military impact

Bookmark this site for the latest military and defense policy news on election night.

3 years ago

Midterms could crash Trump’s Space Force on the launch pad

President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to start work on a new, sixth military service dedicated to space, but that seems unlikely if Democrats take the House in the midterms.

3 years ago

Obama rips Trump for ‘political stunt’ sending troops to border

Speaking at a rally for Democratic candidates in Miami, Obama criticized Trump, without mentioning his name.

3 years ago

Ro Khanna and progressive Democrats hope ‘Blue Wave’ shakes up American defense policy

Democratic leaders will have to navigate alongside a caucus of moderates who back strong military spending and progressive members who have decried Pentagon largess.

3 years ago

Military issues largely MIA on the campaign trail

Unlike past election cycles, national security has taken a minor role in the contentious November elections.

3 years ago