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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

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker launches organization focused on protecting abortion rights

Pritzker’s organization, Think Big America, will fund and support advocates aiming to expand abortion ballot measures across the country in 2024 and beyond.

Grace Panetta · October 18, 2023
The 19th Explains: What to know about Ohio Issue 1

Ohio was the only state directly voting on abortion this year.

Grace Panetta · October 16, 2023
Abortion rights are on a winning streak at the ballot box. Ohio could test that.

Abortion rights have won on the ballot in red states before, but here's how Ohio's Issue 1 measure is different.

Grace Panetta · October 10, 2023
Laphonza Butler tapped to fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom picked the leader of EMILY’s List for the seat, fulfilling a promise to name a Black woman to the Senate.

Grace Panetta, Mel Leonor Barclay, Terri Rupar · October 1, 2023
Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman senator, dies at age 90

Feinstein served in Congress for more than 30 years and had a groundbreaking career in public service.

Grace Panetta · September 29, 2023
A champion for statehouse Democrats takes on one last fight before stepping down

Jessica Post will remain at the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee through Virginia’s state legislative elections in November.

Grace Panetta · September 29, 2023
Latina child care providers see America headed for a crisis

Latinas are more likely to be child care providers and to have children in the home who need care. The end of federal funds could hit them hard.

Grace Panetta · September 27, 2023
Kamala Harris launches college tour to mobilize young voters ahead of 2024

The vice president is hitting the road to engage college-aged voters in key states on abortion, guns and more.

Grace Panetta · September 14, 2023
Rudy Giuliani is liable for defaming Georgia election workers, judge rules

The defamation suit from Ruby Freeman and Wandrea “Shaye” Moss highlighted the often gendered and racialized nature of threats against election workers, who are predominantly women.

Grace Panetta · August 30, 2023
How abortion is set to shape the Kentucky governor’s race

State Attorney General Daniel Cameron, the Republican nominee for governor, has prioritized defending his state’s bans and opposing ways to expand access across the country.

Grace Panetta · August 28, 2023