A Democrat told her opponent not to ‘mansplain.’ It struck a chord.
The Cornell case has made sexual misconduct a theme in the toss-up race between Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley.
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Ohio voters weigh how men candidates treat the women in their lives
Rep. Max Miller is running for reelection amid accusations of domestic violence that have put a spotlight on a painful issue for survivors.
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These White suburban moms regret voting for Trump — but aren’t sold on Democrats
“I’m embarrassed on a world stage,” said a regretful Trump voter in a Navigator Research focus group shared first with The 19th.
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As Susan Collins goes for a sixth term, Maine Democrats worry she’s a ‘Teflon candidate’
They’re hoping abortion rights will persuade Democratic women to stick with their party and back Troy Jackson.
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In rural Wisconsin, politics is still about meeting voters. Online, it’s getting weird.
Rebecca Cooke is taking her campaign directly to rural Wisconsin communities, all while an AI-fueled online fight with her Republican opponent adds a distinctly 2026 twist to the race.
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Paychecks aren’t going as far. More Americans say they trust Democrats to help.
People, especially women, are stressed about paying for everything, from groceries and housing to healthcare and retirement, according to new polling from The 19th and YouGov.
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We have to talk about the Jon Ossoff thirst edits
"If the girls and the gays want to look at Jon Ossoff and be like, ‘Wow, he looks so good in those pants,’ let us. It benefits him, and we're all having fun,” said one Democrat.
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The Epstein reckoning hits the campaign trail
In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on the Epstein files, records on cases of sexual abuse and connections to offenders.
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The House races to watch in 2026
Democrats are trying to flip the U.S. House in November. From Arizona to Florida to Texas, here are key contests to watch in the 2026 midterms.
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Ken Paxton celebrated a rise in jobs for women. 'What. Is. He. Thinking???'
Texas’ Republican Senate nominee is facing an online backlash from people who would prefer if women were not in the workforce.