Why Republican women aren’t running and winning like Democrats
It’s not just a political pipeline problem — it’s also a party reluctant to address it.
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Election 2026
The 2026 midterm elections in November will decide which party controls Congress and many state governments. From key issues and governor’s races to competitive U.S. House and Senate seats, here’s what to watch.
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Historic firsts and high-stakes races: What The 19th is watching on election night
The 19th is paying attention to the issues driving voters to the polls, which party will control the legislative branch and the women who could make history this year.
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Your state’s next attorney general could help determine abortion access
Thirty states are electing their top lawyers this year. They play a key role defending — or eroding — reproductive healthcare access.
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She’s an Epstein survivor who trusted Trump. Now she’s urging voters to reject the ‘BS.’
Survivors have been working to turn out voters frustrated with corruption around the country — including in Epstein’s home base of Florida.
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For the two women vying to lead Los Angeles, it’s experience versus vision
Karen Bass built her career challenging the status quo. Now, her former ally Nithya Raman says Angelenos want more.
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These women just want to govern. On the right, many only care that they’re Muslim.
The 19th spoke with half a dozen elected officials about the recent rise in Islamophobia and how they make sense of the misinformation and bigotry. -
'We’ve been going through this for 10 years': Why the ad targeting Amy Acton feels so unsettling
From Trump's "Access Hollywood" tape to a new campaign ad, Ohio women wonder whether weaponizing sexual abuse will ever be disqualifying.
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The power of Latinas’ Trump regret could swing this election
While Latinas were less likely to back Trump, their strides to the right helped fuel his reelection. Their disappointment could now propel Democrats.
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Three women on the verge of history
We spent three days on the campaign trail with Gina Hinojosa, Peggy Flanagan and Keisha Lance Bottoms. Here's what we saw when the cameras were rolling – and when they weren't.
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Roger Marshall closes campaign with men who compare abortion to human sacrifice and the Holocaust
The incumbent Republican senator and former OB-GYN is in danger of losing his seat to Adam Hamilton, a moderate megachurch pastor.