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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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Virginia now has more women in its state legislature than ever before
Two women were elected to fill vacancies in the state’s House of Delegates in Tuesday’s special elections.
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Democrats' Georgia victories put Joe Biden's health care proposals back in play
Some parts of the president-elect's health care agenda — which would particularly affect women and LGBTQ+ people — are likely to gain traction.
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Loeffler reverses course and certifies 2020 presidential election
The Georgia senator, who lost her runoff election Tuesday night, was one of several Republican women lawmakers who changed their mind and recognized Biden’s victory.
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Loeffler one of two Republicans projected to lose Senate runoffs in Georgia
Trump’s claims of election fraud likely contributed to Republicans losing Senate control.
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Republican congresswomen are divided on the validity of Biden’s victory
Here are the lawmakers who have said whether they will certify the Electoral College results later this week.
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Biden campaigned on a health care platform. What will that look like in 2021?
President-elect Joe Biden will inherit the coronavirus crisis and several other health care problems.
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The 19th in 2020: A reading list
In our first year as a newsroom, we reported on America's first female recession, Kamala Harris' historic election and so much more.
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Kelly Loeffler’s Senate reelection is complicated by Trump
The outgoing president is dividing Georgia Republicans, and it could cost the party the Senate.
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#19thReads 2020: The best reads on gender, politics and policy
Unlike any other year in modern times, 2020 shined a spotlight on the resilience and struggles of women, LGBTQ+ people and all others underrepresented in our democracy. Here, we take a look back at the stories that most impacted us.
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Biden is on track to have a record number of women in his Cabinet
Joe Biden has committed to having the most diverse Cabinet in history. It’s likely future presidents will be expected to match or increase representation.