First published 2023
The 2022 midterm elections defied expectations and reshaped American politics. Political analyst Larry Sabato opens this collection by examining the forces that drove these pivotal races. Respected journalists and academics from different political backgrounds then dive deeper into specific aspects of the campaign season. Each contributor moves past surface-level reporting to explore the underlying currents that influenced voter behavior and candidate success. The authors trace developments from early primary battles through election night surprises. They analyze demographic shifts, messaging strategies, and turnout patterns that determined outcomes across the country. The book concludes by connecting these midterm results to the approaching 2024 presidential race. Sabato and his team deliver accessible analysis that reveals how this election cycle will influence American politics for years ahead.
Genres: political-science, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, american-history
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, social-commentary
Setting: America, United States
Period: 2022
274 pages · Paperback · Rowman & Littlefield