The transphobic political playbook is older than you think
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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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‘Hideous’ and ‘devastating’: Data centers are shaping how these women vote
From rural Texas to Southwest Virginia, five women on both sides of the aisle explain how their opposition is guiding their choices at the ballot box.
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Georgia is single-handedly shifting the conversation on Black women in politics
It’s not just Keisha Lance Bottoms — seven other Black women are running statewide, building on years of organizing.
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Two senators, two hopefuls and history on the line
Only two Black women have ever served together in the Senate. In November, they’re looking to double their numbers.
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Betrayed, disappointed, hurt — and backing Democrats anyway
Many trans voters and their loved ones said they’re resigned to voting for Democrats in competitive races who don’t fully support them, fearing a worse alternative in Republicans.
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Can data center concerns help Democratic women win in deep-red West Virginia?
They're campaigning on issues they say affect West Virginia families every day as they aim to break a GOP supermajority in the statehouse.
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A Democrat told her opponent not to ‘mansplain.’ It struck a chord.
The Cornell case has made sexual misconduct a theme in the toss-up race between Rep. Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley.
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How to vote in this year’s election
Here’s what to know about voting by mail or in person and where to find information on your state.
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A GOP House candidate did legal work for man accused in sex trafficking scandal
Mike Beltran, who worked as a lawyer for an associate of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, is aiming to knock off Democratic Rep. Kathy Castor in a Florida battleground district.
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Katie Fire Thunder’s campaign could help Montana seat a record number of Native women
Through grassroots organizing, political leadership and behind-the-scenes mentorship, their wins have been decades in the making.