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Michigan has been a pipeline for women in power. Will that continue in 2026?
2026 elections to watch: Democrats are betting on rising stars — and viral moments — to hold a swing-state Senate seat in a year when control of the chamber is on the line.
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Maine’s Senate race could help decide control of Congress
2026 elections to watch: Republican Sen. Susan Collins, who has won even as her state has trended increasingly Democratic, has indicated she plans to run again.
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In Illinois, an open Senate seat draws a historic field of primary candidates
2026 elections to watch: Illinois' primary election is expected to draw national interest and tens of millions in outside spending.
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Trans people can obtain accurate passports again. Here’s how
The 19th spoke with experts about the window of opportunity — and risk — that exists while the State Department complies with a court order.
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Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to gut Education Dept., sparking fears for vulnerable students
Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.
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High prices, blackouts and half the money: Inside Puerto Rico’s stagnant food aid system
Puerto Rico’s block grant food assistance program already doesn’t stretch enough to meet the needs of its recipients. Congress just froze one way to boost it.
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Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary, fending off challenge from Deja Foxx
The U.S. House seat was left open after the March death of Rep. Raúl Grijalva, the father of candidate Adelita Grijalva.
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Abortion policy in Virginia isn’t settled: Why this year’s election is key
Democrats say that if they don’t win in November, voters won’t get a chance to weigh in on a reproductive rights constitutional amendment.
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This season of 'Love Island USA' is a lesson in voter turnout
3.5 million people voted after one episode of the reality show. Fans say politicians can harness that beyond the villa.
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What’s the latest on birthright citizenship? What Trump's order means for immigrant families
A judge on Thursday blocked Trump’s executive order, certifying a class-action lawsuit.