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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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‘Am I going to die today?’: Rep. Brenda Lawrence of Michigan recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Call the kids and tell them I’m all right’: Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘Lie as flat as you can’: Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘A really lasting wound’: Rep. Haley Stevens of Michigan recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘We had to run faster’: Rep. Kathleen Rice of New York recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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‘That’s when I broke down’: Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada 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’m ready to fight’: Rep. Abigail Spanberger of Virginia recalls the Capitol riot
The 19th collected first-hand accounts of January 6 from nearly two dozen women in Congress.
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Biden administration could have record number of Indian Americans — more than half women
The Biden-Harris administration has named or nominated the most Indian Americans for positions in the administration in American history.
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Biden is set to undo Trump’s international abortion restrictions. Experts say it isn’t enough.
Research suggests the restrictions, which stem from the so-called “Mexico City policy,” have increased unintended pregnancy rates abroad. Advocates are calling for the policy’s permanent end.
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White women fight for Trump alongside far-right extremists
Two women were among those who died following the riot at the Capitol. But White women are not often seen as the face of extremism.