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Landscape for women U.S. Congress candidates changed little by New Hampshire and Rhode Island primaries
Rhode Island is the only state in 2020 to have no women candidates, while in New Hampshire, two incumbents move ahead.
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Biden surrogates hit campaign trail with a focus on safely reopening schools
Teachers are ‘scared they’re going to have to stand in front of kids and make promises they cannot keep,’ Biden surrogate Rep. Jahana Hayes told The 19th.
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U.S. House battles in Massachusetts to feature at least one with two women
There are now at least 51 House of Representatives races in November with women facing off against women.
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Biden ramps up outreach to women with voter engagement program, Republican surrogates
A blueprint released by the Biden campaign outlines how they believe President Donald Trump has failed women.
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On eve of suffrage centennial milestone, RNC to feature speaker supporting policies barring women from voting
Anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson has advocated for a head-of-household voting system that has historically barred women and people of color from casting ballots.
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RNC opens with nod to ‘housewives,’ rejection of identity politics
Suburban voters are a growing part of the electorate and, in recent presidential elections, their support is critical for electoral success.
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Primaries in Florida and Wyoming add to record number of House races featuring two women
At least 48 House races will feature two women competing for a seat.
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Republican women grapple with the future of their party
GOP strategist Sarah Longwell asks congressional candidates Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee and Beth Van Duyne at The 19th's Virtual Summit whether Republicans have a ‘women problem.’
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At least 183 Democratic women are on U.S. House ballots, breaking 2018 record
At least 78 Republican women will be competing in November, a record number for that party.
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Tennessee primaries add another all-woman U.S. House race to record-breaking tally
Six women will run in congressional House races in the state this November.