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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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‘All the trauma just keeps building’: Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez of New Mexico recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Doors locked, lights down and be quiet’: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Don’t panic’: Rep. Barbara Lee of California recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘I may be losing my life’: Rep. Jackie Speier of California recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘What if the elevator doors open and we got shot?’: Rep. Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘No one is coming to help’: Rep. Lizzie Fletcher of Texas recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘I don’t know how to get out’: Rep. Sara Jacobs of California recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Nobody knew what was going on’: Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘They were in a frenzy’: Rep. Judy Chu of California recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Running for my life’: Rep. Norma Torres of California recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.