One of the most expensive gubernatorial races in the 2014 midterm elections was in Florida
"Midterm elections" in the United States are the Congressional elections held halfway through a Presidential term, in November of even-numbered years that are not divisible by 4. For example, the November 2010 election was a midterm election, held throughout the United States.
Nonpresidential federal elections that occur every four years.
By all accounts one of the big winners in the 2014 midterm elections was the issue of Foreign Policy
voter turnout is much lower in midterm elections
Voter turnout tends to be lower in midterm elections compared to presidential elections due to various factors such as less media coverage, lower perceived importance, and fewer high-profile races or candidates. Additionally, midterm elections do not have the same level of excitement or national attention as presidential elections, which can contribute to decreased voter engagement.
one-tenth
Well over 9000.
some voters go to polling places, while some submit their ballots by mail
Voter turnout is lower in the United States than in many other democracies.
A midterm election
"Republican Revolution" which was based on the Contract with America.