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Grace Panetta

Political reporter (She/Her)

I’m Grace Panetta, a political reporter at The 19th covering the candidates, issues and voters that power our elections. My journey in political journalism began at the end of my sophomore year of college, where I took an internship on Business Insider’s politics desk that turned into a full-time job. I got to cover lots of big stories while honing a beat on elections and voting rights.

Four years, a pandemic and a presidential election later, I joined The 19th to cover campaigns up and down the ballot and abortion rights ballot measures, centering the voters and advocates who make it all happen.

I graduated from Barnard College in the class of 2020. I’m a proud New England native and live in Washington, D.C. — though I can be easily persuaded to say yes to spontaneous concerts and weekend trips. If I’m not spending my weekend with friends, I’m probably in an airport, chain hotel or rental car in a battleground state near you.

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Latest from Grace Panetta

For the first time, Black women are leading Democrats in early primary states

The women serve as the public face of the Democratic Party in South Carolina, Nevada and Michigan. Here's what they have planned for 2024.

Candice Norwood, Grace Panetta · February 2, 2024
Jury orders Trump to pay $83.3 million in damages for defaming E. Jean Carroll

A federal jury previously found Trump, the current frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination, liable for sexually assaulting Carroll in the 1990s.

Grace Panetta · January 26, 2024
The three genders, per one GOP super PAC: Male, working woman and homemaker

A survey sent on behalf of a super PAC tied to a Republican Senate candidate in Montana tested messaging and a yet-to-air TV ad.

Grace Panetta · January 25, 2024
Biden hammers Trump on abortion, warns about underestimating women voters

Republicans, Biden said in a Tuesday rally, 'don’t have a clue about the power of women in America. But they’re about to find out.'

Grace Panetta · January 23, 2024
On Roe anniversary, Biden and Democrats point to November as crucial to restoring abortion

Biden must sell the actions he’s taken on abortion and contraception while convincing voters he and the party can do more if they hold the White House and take control of Congress.

Grace Panetta · January 22, 2024
Missouri advocates launch campaign to restore abortion access in the state

It’s one of two ballot measure efforts to shore up abortion access in the first state to outlaw abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022.

Grace Panetta · January 18, 2024
2024 begins with a spate of ‘disturbing’ threats, many against women officials

The spike in incidents comes as President Joe Biden kicks off his 2024 campaign schedule and marks the third anniversary of January 6.

Grace Panetta · January 5, 2024
Jury rules Rudy Giuliani must pay $148 million for defaming Georgia election workers

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss sued Giuliani in a case at the intersection of democracy and racialized threats that featured wrenching testimony.

Grace Panetta · December 15, 2023
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states this year

Voters in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New York and South Dakota are weighing in on abortion.

Grace Panetta, Shefali Luthra · December 15, 2023
Emerge America wanted to train more Democratic women for office. Growth came with a cost.

The organization has faced a split with the staff of one chapter and tensions with others, leaving leadership posts vacant ahead of a big election year.

Mel Leonor Barclay, Grace Panetta · December 12, 2023