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Grace Panetta

Political reporter (She/Her)

I’m Grace Panetta, a political reporter at The 19th covering the candidates, issues and voters that power our elections. My journey in political journalism began at the end of my sophomore year of college, where I took an internship on Business Insider’s politics desk that turned into a full-time job. I got to cover lots of big stories while honing a beat on elections and voting rights.

Four years, a pandemic and a presidential election later, I joined The 19th to cover campaigns up and down the ballot and abortion rights ballot measures, centering the voters and advocates who make it all happen.

I graduated from Barnard College in the class of 2020. I’m a proud New England native and live in Washington, D.C. — though I can be easily persuaded to say yes to spontaneous concerts and weekend trips. If I’m not spending my weekend with friends, I’m probably in an airport, chain hotel or rental car in a battleground state near you.

My work is free to consume and free to republish because of contributions from readers like you. A donation of $19 goes a long way toward sustaining our nonprofit newsroom.

Contact gpanetta@19thnews.org

Latest from Grace Panetta

Money pours into Ohio in final push on Issue 1 abortion ballot measure

Outside groups are spending tens of millions of dollars in hopes of shaping the outcome of a nationally watched election.

Grace Panetta · November 2, 2023
The killing of Breonna Taylor still reverberates in Kentucky politics

Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the GOP nominee for governor, didn’t prosecute the officers who fatally shot Taylor. Activists haven’t forgotten.

Grace Panetta · October 27, 2023
Sidney Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, will testify against other defendants

The conservative former attorney to President Donald Trump is the second person to plead guilty in the case brought by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Grace Panetta · October 19, 2023
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker launches organization focused on protecting abortion rights

Pritzker’s organization, Think Big America, will fund and support advocates aiming to expand abortion ballot measures across the country in 2024 and beyond.

Grace Panetta · October 18, 2023
The 19th Explains: What to know about Ohio Issue 1

Ohio was the only state directly voting on abortion this year.

Grace Panetta · October 16, 2023
Abortion rights are on a winning streak at the ballot box. Ohio could test that.

Abortion rights have won on the ballot in red states before, but here's how Ohio's Issue 1 measure is different.

Grace Panetta · October 10, 2023
Laphonza Butler tapped to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked the leader of EMILY’s List for the seat, fulfilling a promise to name a Black woman to the Senate.

Grace Panetta, Mel Leonor Barclay, Terri Rupar · October 1, 2023
Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator, dies at age 90

Feinstein served in Congress for more than 30 years and had a groundbreaking career in public service.

Grace Panetta · September 29, 2023
A champion for statehouse Democrats takes on one last fight before stepping down

Jessica Post will remain at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee through Virginia’s state legislative elections in November.

Grace Panetta · September 29, 2023
Latina child care providers see America headed for a crisis

Latinas are more likely to be child care providers and to have children in the home who need care. The end of federal funds could hit them hard.

Grace Panetta · September 27, 2023