We’re days away from one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime, which means there is a lot of news all the time. We want to make it a little easier for you — think of this page as your one-stop shop for all things 19th elections. We’ll keep it updated with new stories, historic wins and key race information.
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Thursday, October 31 | 2:45 p.m. CT
This group is facilitating swing state voters to “swap” their votes for Harris
📸 From Instagram: Swap Your Vote is trying to build power for third-party candidates while staving off another Trump presidency. Read more here.
Thursday, October 31 | 12:38 p.m. CT
How will gender shape the outcome of the election?
📧 From the newsletter: Politics reporter Mel Leonor Barclay shares a few words on what she’s paying attention to in the lead-up to November 5: “Gender has felt like a central theme of this election, but how exactly will divisions among voters along the lines of gender shape its outcome? That question will weigh heavily on our minds here at The 19th.” Read more here.
Thursday, October 31 | 11:38 a.m. CT
Susan B. Anthony’s home is now a polling site for early voters
📸 From Instagram: 152 years after the women’s suffrage activist was arrested for voting, her home now serves as an early voting location in New York. Read more here.
Thursday, October 31 | 10:32 a.m. CT
The Amendment: Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid
🎧 From the podcast: With only a few days left in this election, MSNBC’s host of “The ReidOut” Joy-Ann Reid joins Errin Haines to discuss combating misinformation, expectations for election night, and the future of American democracy beyond 2024. Listen to the full episode here.
Wednesday, October 30 | 3:28 p.m. CT
Trans and headed to the polls? Here’s how you can vote safely and comfortably.
💻 From the site: An estimated 210,800 transgender Americans could face voter disenfranchisement this election cycle due to voter ID laws. We asked experts about the ways people can protect their rights. Read the full explainer.
Wednesday, October 30 | 3:21 p.m. CT
What you need to know before Election Day — and what happens after
💻 From the site: State voting and politics reporter Barbara Rodriguez and political editor Terri Rupar break down what you need to know about casting your ballot and what to expect after polls close. Read more here.
Wednesday, October 30 | 12:59 p.m. CT
Abortion is back to the states — and voters are weighing in
📧 From the newsletter: Politics reporter Grace Panetta shares a few words on what she’s paying the most attention to in the lead-up to November 5: “I’ll be watching to see how Americans in red, blue and purple states vote on abortion.” Read more here.
Wednesday, October 30 | 12:37 p.m. CT
What is giving you hope ahead of Election Day?
📸 From Instagram: The lead up to this year’s election has been eventful, to say the least, and anxiety is sky high. With just a few days to go, we want to hear what is keeping you hopeful as we navigate the end of election season. Is it someone in your life? Is it change you’re seeing in your community? Let us know in our Instagram comments.
Tuesday, October 29 | 1:42 p.m. CT
My eyes are on the Senate races
📧 From the newsletter: Washington correspondent Amanda Becker shares a few words on what she’s paying the most attention to in the lead-up to November 5: “The Senate polls, like those for the presidential contest, are tightening as we get closer to Election Day — many now show neck-and-neck races within the margin of error.” Read more here.
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