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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

Democratic women don’t want the White House talking about raising birth rates

“Women are not mere vessels for childbirth," says a letter signed by 39 House Democratic women lawmakers.

Grace Panetta · April 29, 2025
How have Trump’s first 100 days impacted the country? Look to New Mexico.

In communities along the border, empty freezers, fired workers and fear tell a story of Trump’s return to power.

Grace Panetta · April 29, 2025
Liberals hold Wisconsin Supreme Court after campaign shaped heavily by Musk

The state court, on which liberals hold a 4-3 majority, could determine the future of abortion in the state.

Grace Panetta · April 1, 2025
A push to help new parents in Congress survives, again

House GOP leadership has consistently objected to a measure with bipartisan backing that would let new parents designate a member to vote for them for 12 weeks after welcoming a child.

Grace Panetta · April 1, 2025
In the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, it’s all eyes on Elon

The world’s richest person and a close ally of President Donald Trump, Musk is now putting his personal wealth toward reshaping the balance of power in the states.

Grace Panetta · March 26, 2025
Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court race is getting so much attention — and money

Trump ally Elon Musk is spending millions to back a conservative judge to the highest court ruling on everything from abortion to election disputes in a key battleground state.

Grace Panetta · March 18, 2025
They missed votes after giving birth. Now they’re pushing to change Congress’ rules.

Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Anna Paulina Luna have gotten the support of half the members of the U.S. House, enough to force a vote on their resolution.

Grace Panetta, Marissa Martinez · March 11, 2025
An effort to block non-citizens from voting could impact married women, too

Voting rights groups say the SAVE Act — which aims to stop something that’s already illegal — would create a barrier for millions of Americans who have changed their legal name.

Barbara Rodriguez, Grace Panetta · March 11, 2025
State politics has a sexual misconduct problem

A report found 400 allegations of sexual harassment against 145 sitting state lawmakers between 2013 and 2024.

Grace Panetta · March 11, 2025
Grieving mothers thrust into the spotlight during Trump’s address to Congress

Trump invoked the ongoing debate about the nation’s immigration policies as he drew attention to the deaths of Laken Riley and Jocelyn Nungaray.

Mel Leonor Barclay, Grace Panetta · March 4, 2025