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Barbara Rodriguez
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We’re evolving our voting coverage, and we want to hear from you
The right to vote is fundamental to American democracy — and covering the ways in which that right is being challenged will be critical as we enter the 2022 midterms and 2024 presidential election.
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How Stacey Abrams became a fundraising juggernaut
She’s again the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia, with an appeal and donor base turbocharged by her voting rights advocacy and role in helping transform the state’s electorate.
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In Idaho governor’s race, a far-right candidate leans into extremism
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s campaign, whether it’s successful or not on Tuesday, has become a flashpoint in the discussion of extremism in state politics — and White women’s role in it.
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Is this the year for two-woman tickets?
Ohio Democrats this week picked women as their nominees for both governor and lieutenant governor. Other voters could follow suit in a year when more women are running to lead their states.
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Blue states have passed laws to shore up abortion access, but it may not be enough to address potential surge
Several Democratic-led statehouses have taken steps in recent months to codify abortion protections, but few have done anything to increase access in anticipation of out-of-state patients.
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Election 2022 results: The governor’s races we’re watching
The country will set a new record for number of women governors serving at the same time. Here are the races The 19th is closely following.
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She’s a White suburban mom. Can this lawmaker — and her viral speech — rally people like her for Democrats?
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s speech last month against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric went viral. She hopes her message can spur action among women who may be on the political sidelines.
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Florida’s redistricting fight continues. The head of the state League of Women Voters talks about what’s at stake.
Cecile Scoon, the first Black woman to serve as president of the League of Women Voters of Florida, spoke with The 19th about a recent voting rights victory and efforts to bring in new members as lawmakers consider new maps.
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Colorado may soon be the first state to guarantee its lawmakers 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Such formal parental leave policies are extremely rare in statehouses. That’s changing as more women and young people serve in public office.
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What happens if officials who run elections think they’re rigged?
A Colorado county official who was charged last month with election tampering has embraced falsehoods about the 2020 election. Insider threats to elections are rare, but a new report raises concerns.