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Election 2020
The coronavirus continues to plague the United States while the economy struggles to recover from the pandemic-induced recession. Protests against systemic racism rocked cities across the country during the summer. And in the middle of it all, voters are casting their ballots in the 2020 general election.
There are a number of historic races happening across the country — many featuring more women, especially women of color, than ever before.
Sen. Kamala Harris, in particular, has already made history by being the first Black and South Asian woman to be the vice presidential candidate for a major-party ticket.
Women, who make up more than half of the electorate, are turning out in huge numbers. In several key battleground states, women account for more than half of early voters.
Track The 19th’s latest election coverage below, and check out 19 to Watch, our guide to the issues and races to watch in 2020.
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Could the parents of LGBTQ+ kids decide the presidential election? Advocates are putting money on it.
Field organizers are hitting the ground in swing states to target millions of "equality voters."
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Energized by Kamala Harris, South Asian voters may head to the polls in larger numbers
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial ethnic group in the electorate, and Indian Americans are the second-largest immigrant group in the country.
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Biden campaign hopes to reach young voters through MTV Video Music Awards
A new ad airing during the MTV Video Music Awards marks Biden's biggest push to reach the key demographic.
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Republicans are waffling on LGBTQ+ issues. Will it matter?
The Trump campaign can't decide if it should dispel the president's reputation as anti-LGBTQ+ — so it's playing both sides of the issue.
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Ivanka Trump pitches a rosy second term, glossing over the realities of working women
Introducing her father on the final night of the Republican National Convention, Trump — who pledged to champion working women — talked about the past rather than the future.
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Light on the pandemic, RNC speakers instead highlighted Trump’s record on abortion
Rather than COVID-19, speakers highlighted abortion, a clear pitch to the women in the president's base. But it’s unclear how swing voters will respond.
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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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Melania Trump to those suffering from the pandemic: 'You're not alone'
During a convention that has skated over the pandemic’s impact, Melania Trump offered the first meaningful recognition of those who have lost their lives or their livelihoods to COVID-19.
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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.