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Need-to-know election updates

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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Wednesday, Oct. 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.


Kate Sosin

Kate Sosin LGBTQ+ Reporter

Wednesday, Oct. 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.


Barbara Rodriguez

Barbara Rodriguez State Voting and Politics Reporter


Terri Rupar

Terri Rupar Political Editor

Wednesday, Oct. 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.


Grace Panetta

Grace Panetta Politics Reporter

Wednesday, Oct. 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.


Myrka Moreno

Myrka Moreno Audience Engagement Producer

Tuesday, Oct. 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.


Amanda Becker

Amanda Becker Washington

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 2:55 p.m. CT

Seattle Storm endorses Kamala Harris for president

📸 From Instagram: The Seattle Storm, four-time WNBA champions, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, an unusual but not unprecedented move for a sports team. See the full Instagram post.