From activists and local leaders to business executives and federal officeholders, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community have been instrumental in affecting political change. These 19th profiles tell the stories of people who may not be known yet, but are poised to become household names.
A new political action committee was formed to support Black women candidates this year. Its organizers hope the wins show the potential to increase representation in statehouses.
The voting rights activist’s hard work in registering and energizing people is paying off at one of the nation’s most pivotal moments.
Election night proved to be a strong showing for Republican women, with at least 23 heading to the lower chamber.
If the fabled blue Texas finally happens, women candidates will be behind the shift. Here are five key races to watch.
With an election looming, what happens in Atlanta — a battleground flashpoint for the COVID-19 crisis, the fight for racial justice and voter suppression — could be key to America’s future.
Statehouses are predominantly White and male-led. One PAC in Washington state wants to change that — and be the model for other legislatures.
The Delaware candidate’s win caps off a primary season with several trans people set to break barriers in statehouse seats around the country.
Demand Justice aims to keep the high court in the spotlight with a candidate shortlist and ‘She Will Rise’ campaign.
In her 90-second speech, the youngest member of Congress outlined an expansive vision for progressive politics.
As the pandemic struck the nation and other states expanded the option for mail-in voting, elections officials turned to Jena Griswold, the Colorado secretary of state, for guidance.