
As for many big events, Twitter launched a dedicated page for the 2018 midterms.
TwitterIn 2018, elections are something of a tech story, thanks to the impact ofĀ social media and the potential,Ā terrifying effects of hackers.Ā
Here's how Twitter reacted to the 2018 midterms.
In the lead up, the "Voting in 2016 vs. voting in 2018" meme got a lot of traction.Ā
Me voting in 2016 versus me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/bpwb2DexAS
ā Oliver Willis (@owillis) November 5, 2018
Me voting in 2016 versus me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/MzbrvPEoxd
ā Santosh Hari š¤ (@_s_hari) November 6, 2018
Me voting in 2016 versus me voting in 2018. pic.twitter.com/T9XepG4ubw
ā Matt Fowler (@TheMattFowler) November 5, 2018
Me voting in 2016 vs me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/wM8l1uGvLe
ā Jennifer Reitman (@JenniferReitman) November 5, 2018
me voting in 2016 vs me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/Yj3AoaYuHi
ā Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 6, 2018
me voting in 2016 vs. me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/TzyxzRf3nq
ā Charlotte Clymerš³ļøāš (@cmclymer) November 6, 2018
Me voting in 2016 compared to me voting today @HamillHimself pic.twitter.com/6kkowrcljC
ā Isaiah Johnson (@IsaiahJ_17) November 6, 2018
me voting in 2016 vs me voting in 2018 pic.twitter.com/oI7VLBRito
ā priscilla page (@BBW_BFF) November 5, 2018
Ah yes, the world we inhabit has changed much in the last two years, regardless of which way you swing.Ā
Later people got really excited about having voted, tweeting selfies with the "I voted" sticker. Elon Musk stuck his on his forehead.
Of course, the internet had a field day with that one. The Photoshops keep on coming...
Fixed it for ya. pic.twitter.com/EILIKshXfA
ā nothingtoseehere (@GLOBEXIT_RO) November 6, 2018
ā reexfx (@XFxeeR) November 6, 2018
Also, before we move along, please read the absolutely best midterm elections thread, hands down. It starts with this tweet. I promise you it's worth it.
Okay. As promised, a short thread breaking down the absolutely bonkers elections happening in Alaska today, including a race that could unseat the current longest-serving member of Congress. Let's journey to the frozen north together.
ā Jordan Rudner (@jrud) November 6, 2018
Moving on.
The drive to get more people to the polls this time around has been a huge story, and a huge part of Twitter. In the early going, there was a broad, general joy at taking part in the democratic process. This is a good thing.
Took me 2 trips and a 30 minute line for this one sticker right here. Folks, you may have lines b/c of broken scanners (hence the Eyewitness News van outside my polling place) but be persistent. This is TOO important to sit out! Your voice does matter! #IVoted #VotingRightsAct pic.twitter.com/haKwo2SgTt
ā Ramona GrossPhillips (@RGPhillips_1803) November 7, 2018
And yes Andrew W.K. I agree.Ā
Voting counts as partying.
ā ANDREW W.K. (@AndrewWK) November 6, 2018
Now that the dust in beginning to settle, it looks like Republicans will retain control of the Senate.
BREAKING: Republicans will maintain control of the Senate. #ElectionNight #Midterms2018 https://t.co/moYOfg9CCw
ā CBS News (@CBSNews) November 7, 2018
Ted Cruz has narrowly been re-elected in an intensely close race with Democrat Beto O'Rourke. That was a major talking point online. If you've spent any time on Twitter, you're probably aware: Twitter and Cruz don't really get along.
to all you texans who voted for ted cruz instead of #beto pic.twitter.com/Wi2LHmq32g
ā marla (@marlaabee) November 7, 2018
Ted Cruz winning but Kris Kobach losing pic.twitter.com/ojLW1MNalg
ā Jason O. Gilbert (@gilbertjasono) November 7, 2018
Ted Cruz is going to treat himself to TWO live mice tonight
ā Jess Dweck (@TheDweck) November 7, 2018
But perhaps the biggest news of the night: The Democrats are taking control of the House of Representatives.Ā
Democrats will take control of the House. According to CBS estimates, the Democrats will win at least 220 seats tonight. #Midterms2018 #ElectionNight https://t.co/moYOfg9CCw pic.twitter.com/2kM6XQOG71
ā CBS News (@CBSNews) November 7, 2018
According to a number of polls, Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court was front and center in many voters' minds.
IN Senate exit poll - 50 percent say Kavanaugh important in their vote and they broke for GOP Braun 55/37.
ā Norah O'Donnellšŗšø (@NorahODonnell) November 7, 2018
And many believe the country is currently on the wrong track.
NEW: 56% say the country is on the "wrong track," according to preliminary exit poll results https://t.co/g4k6HhamCU #ElectionDay pic.twitter.com/AQLSLT4dP8
ā ABC News (@ABC) November 6, 2018
One stat I found interesting: Early numbers seem to suggest a very strong voter turnout, which is a good thing regardless of who you voted for.
LATEST UPDATE:
ā TicToc by Bloomberg (@tictoc) November 6, 2018
-Early voting points to highest turnout since 1914
-Rep. @NancyPelosi predicts a blue wave
-Voting problems plague precincts across America#tictocnews https://t.co/PBmUT5rgSD
Also a lot of women are heading to the House. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat of New York, just became the youngest woman ever elected to Congress at the age of 29.
Breaking: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just made history & became the youngest woman EVER elected to Congress. #ElectionNight
ā VOTE BLUE (@metroasheville) November 7, 2018
Get it done ladies!
ā Frederick Joseph (@FredTJoseph) November 7, 2018
Ayanna Presley has become the first Black congresswoman in Massachusetts.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is the youngest person ever in the House of Representatives. #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/mtpNsss4Ds
Not 1, but TWO Muslim American congresswomen officially WIN tonight.
ā Khaled Beydoun (@KhaledBeydoun) November 7, 2018
Congratulations to Rashida Tlaib out of Michigan, and Ilhan Omar out of Minnesota. #HerStory #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/IRRflZvcK7
Projection: today is the first day in history Americans have elected more than 100 women to the U.S. House of representatives.
ā Dave Wasserman (@Redistrict) November 7, 2018
There were a number of firsts this time round. Sharice Davids because the first Native American woman elected to Congress and the first openly LGBTQ Congress member from Kansas.
BREAKING: Sharice Davids (@sharicedavids) wins!
ā Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) November 7, 2018
She is the first Native woman elected to U.S. Congress and the first openly #LGBTQ U.S. Congress member from Kansas.#KS03 #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/Ix8kcZ6FDM
In Colorado, Jared Polis became the first openly gay man to be elected as governor of a US state.
First openly gay man to be elected Governor of a US State! š³ļøāš#ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/s3vxkUiIF2
ā Mike Gibbs š³ļøāš (@Mikeggibbs) November 7, 2018
Donald Trump broke a rare eight-hour silence on Twitter to call the night a "success."
Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!
ā Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2018
Some beg to differ.
Weird flex but ok https://t.co/0aOHiXucjJ
ā The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) November 7, 2018
You lost control of a deeply gerrymandered House. https://t.co/91qkdYJscr
ā Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) November 7, 2018
they had five husky blokes holding him down while a staffer tweeted it https://t.co/jZBpdXMgbU
ā j.r. hennessy (@jrhennessy) November 7, 2018
Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum, we can all celebrate Guy Fieri being rightfully re-elected Mayor of Flavortown.
BREAKING: Guy Fieri re-elected as Mayor of Flavortown.
ā John Popovich šš·ā½ļøš (@jmpopovich72) November 7, 2018
Nothing but respect for my Flavortown president.
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