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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    The 13 most important governor elections in 2018, briefly explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    With many GOP seats open, Democrats could gain a lot of ground in the 2018 gubernatorial elections.

    By Stavros Agorakis and Dylan Scott
    The 10 most important Senate elections, briefly explained
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    These states will determine who controls the Senate in 2019.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health Care
    The 2 House Republicans who put it all on the line for Obamacare repeal could lose TuesdayThe 2 House Republicans who put it all on the line for Obamacare repeal could lose Tuesday
    Health Care

    Election Day is a reckoning for Republicans on Obamacare repeal.

    By Dylan Scott
    Explainers
    The 4 Republican scandals that could tip the 2018 midterms, explainedThe 4 Republican scandals that could tip the 2018 midterms, explained
    Explainers

    These House Republican corruption scandals have created real opportunities for Democrats.

    By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
    Democrats are running to the middle to win the midterms
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    The left is fired up, but Democrats are still relying on centrists in the 2018 campaign.

    By Dylan Scott
    2018’s undecided voters, explained in their own words
    Politics

    We talked to 10 undecided voters before Election Day. Here’s what they told us.

    By Dylan Scott, Tara Golshan and 2 more
    2018 is the identity politics election
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    A slate of historically diverse candidates vs. fear-based white identity politics defines the midterms.

    By Dylan Scott
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained
    10 House races where health care could swing the 2018 election10 House races where health care could swing the 2018 election
    The 2018 midterm elections, explained

    All the different ways health care is playing in the 2018 midterms.

    By Dylan Scott
    Culture
    13 found-footage horror movies actually worth watching this Halloween13 found-footage horror movies actually worth watching this Halloween
    Culture

    An appreciation of an undeservedly maligned subgenre of horror movies.

    By Dylan Scott
    Democrats suddenly look strong again in the Midwest
    Politics

    The Midwest’s central role in the 2018 midterms, explained.

    By Dylan Scott