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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

    Democrats are seeing a much better chance of retaking the Senate in 2020
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    The battle for control of the Senate is on.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Live results for the June 9 primariesLive results for the June 9 primaries
    Politics

    In West Virginia, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango has won the Democratic governor’s primary and will challenge incumbent Republican Gov. Jim Justice — who used to be a Democrat himself — this fall.

    By Li Zhou, Nicole Narea and 2 more
    Politics
    Some voters are waiting hours to cast their ballots in Georgia. Here’s what we know.Some voters are waiting hours to cast their ballots in Georgia. Here’s what we know.
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    “Voters have been disenfranchised across the state.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    The 6 most competitive primaries in Georgia, briefly explainedThe 6 most competitive primaries in Georgia, briefly explained
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    A lot of candidates are running in primaries for the US Senate and House.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Democrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explainedDemocrats’ sweeping new police reform bill, explained
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    Among other measures, Democrats want to end qualified immunity and chokeholds.

    By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
    Live results for the June 2 primaries
    Politics

    Several states are holding primaries on Tuesday. Here are the races to watch.

    By Ella Nilsen, Katelyn Burns and 3 more
    Politics
    3 key races to watch in Montana’s primaries3 key races to watch in Montana’s primaries
    Politics

    Democrats are making a serious play for two Republican seats this year.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    “The presidency is a duty to care”: Read Joe Biden’s full speech on George Floyd’s death“The presidency is a duty to care”: Read Joe Biden’s full speech on George Floyd’s death
    Politics

    Biden criticized Trump’s response to nationwide protests and called for Congress to take up policing reforms.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The political implications of the Minneapolis protests for Minnesota, explainedThe political implications of the Minneapolis protests for Minnesota, explained
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    Minnesota barely stayed blue in 2016. If there’s a backlash to protests, could it turn red?

    By Ella Nilsen
    The voters Biden needs to win the election, explained
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    Here’s what a winning coalition looks like for Biden.

    By Ella Nilsen