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Illustration by Richard A. Chance

The Fight for America’s Battleground States

An in-depth series looking at the critical contests of election 2020

Illustration by Richard A. Chance

The Fight for America’s Battleground States

An in-depth series looking at the critical contests of election 2020

Illustration by Richard A. Chance

The Legend of Roy Cooper

The presidential race may be a toss-up in North Carolina, but the Democratic governor is cruising to reelection. What’s he doing right?

The Future of the Democratic Party Is in Pennsylvania

Why a new liberal-left coalition could be the key to unlocking America’s rural conservative vote.

Living With White Supremacy in a Swing State

Ohio has a reputation for moderation. But moderation in the Trump era has an entirely different meaning.

Hanif Abdurraqib

Susan Collins and the Death of the Senate

The longtime senator is in the electoral battle of her life. But it’s not only her legacy that’s at stake.

Meredith Shiner

The Great GOP Dystopian Experiment Is Working Exactly as Planned in Florida

Republicans have run the place into the ground. Yet voters keep electing them to state and national office. Why?