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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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Republican women grapple with the future of their party
GOP strategist Sarah Longwell asks congressional candidates Valerie Ramirez Mukherjee and Beth Van Duyne at The 19th's Virtual Summit whether Republicans have a ‘women problem.’
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Melinda Gates ‘still discussing’ if she and Bill Gates will endorse a presidential candidate
The decision to throw support behind someone would be a departure for the Gates, who have not previously endorsed someone for the position.
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At least 183 Democratic women are on U.S. House ballots, breaking 2018 record
At least 78 Republican women will be competing in November, a record number for that party.
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The suffrage movement is still unfinished, particularly for Black and Latino voters
As part of The 19th Represents Summit, a panel of experts discussed myths surrounding the right to vote in the United States.
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Kamala Harris named vice presidential running mate to Joe Biden
The announcement marks history as Harris becomes the first woman of color to be named a vice presidential candidate for a major party.
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Stacey Abrams on the unequal history of voting rights in America
In a conversation with The 19th, Abrams said the nation’s voting rights are in peril — but there is still time to take action.
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Black women insist that Biden “write us into history”
Interviews with a dozen strategists, activists and voters reveal that many now believe selecting a Black woman to be the vice presidential candidate is a requirement, not a recommendation.
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Tennessee primaries add another all-woman U.S. House race to record-breaking tally
Six women will run in congressional House races in the state this November.
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More Republican women are running for the U.S. House than ever before. Will they win?
There will be at least 74 Republican women on U.S. House ballots in November, but many of them face political headwinds.
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What it takes to build a nonpartisan pipeline for women candidates
In a space dominated by Democratic groups, the LBJ Women’s Campaign School highlights its nonpartisan approach in trying to help more women get elected to office. It’s not that simple.