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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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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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Republican National Convention: How to watch
The 2020 Republican National Convention begins on August 24. Here’s how you can tune in to the four-day event.
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How a young girl talking about deportation became one of the breakout moments at the DNC
The two-minute video of Estela Juarez’s emotional and personal letter to President Donald Trump spotlighted the realities for some families living under his immigration policies.
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Kamala Harris sees HBCUs as ‘family.’ How do they see her?
Howard University shaped the history making senator. In turn, HBCU graduates hope she will raise the national profile of their institutions and push the party forward.
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Elizabeth Warren put child care front and center at the DNC
“It’s time to recognize that child care is part of the basic infrastructure of this nation,” she said, calling the industry “infrastructure for families.”
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‘A history of great glory’: The consequential, evolving role of Black sororities in suffrage
From suffrage to 2020’s vice presidential nominee, Black sororities have been part of the political process. But some sisters believe their actions could be bolder.
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Kamala Harris brings history, identity to her convention night closeup
In a speech both personal and potent, the vice presidential nominee introduced herself to the nation and spoke to the existential nature of the 2020 presidential election.
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DNC largely ignores suffrage centennial
Tuesday marked the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, but the milestone was not on the convention’s agenda.
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The DNC emphasized the Democrats’ past. AOC talked about its future.
In her 90-second speech, the youngest member of Congress outlined an expansive vision for progressive politics.
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Trans Americans’ voting rights were already in jeopardy. The pandemic threatens to make things worse
Meeting voter ID requirements is a costly, burdensome process, and one that is further complicated by the pandemic.