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2022 United States elections
2022 United States elections
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Election name2022 United States elections
Typemidterm
Election dateNovember 8, 2022
Previous election2020 United States elections
Previous year2020
Next election2024 United States elections
Next year2024
Seats for electionAll 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate, 36 governorships, and other state and local offices.
Majority seats218
Leader1Joe Biden
Party1Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders seat1President
Last election1Democratic control of Presidency, Senate, and House
Leader2Chuck Schumer
Party2Democratic Party (United States)
Leaders seat2Senate Majority Leader
Leader3Kevin McCarthy
Party3Republican Party (United States)
Leaders seat3House Minority Leader

2022 United States elections were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. This midterm election cycle occurred during the presidency of Joe Biden and was viewed as a referendum on the first half of his term. Voters decided control of both chambers of the United States Congress, numerous governorships, and thousands of other state and local offices across the nation.

Overview

The elections took place against a backdrop of high inflation, the ongoing geopolitical ramifications of the Russo-Ukrainian War, and significant rulings from the Supreme Court of the United States, including the landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Key issues dominating the campaign included abortion access, crime, and the state of the economy. The Democratic Party sought to defy historical trends where the president's party typically loses seats in midterm elections, while the Republican Party, influenced by the wing loyal to former President Donald Trump, aimed to regain congressional majorities.

Federal elections

All 435 voting seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election. Republicans won a narrow majority, ending unified Democratic control of Congress and leading to the election of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker after a protracted contest. Thirty-five seats in the United States Senate were contested. The Democratic Party retained control of the chamber, gaining one seat after victories in key swing states like Pennsylvania, where John Fetterman defeated Mehmet Oz. Notable Senate races also included highly competitive contests in Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada, with Raphael Warnock winning a full term in a December runoff.

State elections

Thirty-six states held gubernatorial elections. Several high-profile races resulted in victories for Democratic candidates in traditionally competitive states, such as the re-election of Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, Josh Shapiro winning in Pennsylvania, and Tony Evers prevailing in Wisconsin. In a major upset, Democrat Maura Healey was elected Governor of Massachusetts, becoming the state's first female governor. Republicans maintained control of key governorships in Florida with Ron DeSantis and Texas with Greg Abbott. Numerous other state executive offices and all state legislative chambers were also on the ballot, with parties battling for control of bodies like the Minnesota Senate and the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Local elections

Thousands of local elections occurred for positions such as Mayor, County executive, City council, and School board. Significant mayoral races included the re-election of Eric Adams in New York City and Karen Bass becoming the first female mayor of Los Angeles. Numerous district attorney and sheriff elections, particularly in jurisdictions like Maricopa County, Arizona, drew national attention regarding policies on criminal justice and law enforcement. School board elections across the country became focal points for debates over curricula, Parental rights, and pandemic-related policies.

Analysis and aftermath

The election results were characterized as a "red wave" that failed to materialize for Republicans at the anticipated scale, leading to significant intra-party criticism and debate about the influence of Donald Trump. The Democratic performance was attributed to strong turnout among their base following the Dobbs decision and the selection of several Republican candidates perceived as weak in pivotal Senate races. The resulting divided government between a Democratic White House and Senate and a Republican House set the stage for legislative gridlock, including confrontations over the debt ceiling and government funding. The outcomes also had immediate implications for the 2024 presidential primaries and reshaped the political landscape in key battleground states ahead of the next presidential election.

Category:2022 elections in the United States Category:2022 in American politics Category:Midterm elections in the United States