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Ella Nilsen

Ella Nilsen

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Ella Nilsen

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    Kobach is running for governor of Kansas.

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    Elizabeth Warren is the left’s early favorite for 2020Elizabeth Warren is the left’s early favorite for 2020
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    Netroots Nation was Warrenmania.

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    Politics
    Live results in Georgia’s runoff electionsLive results in Georgia’s runoff elections
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    Candidates for major House and governor races are on the ballot.

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    The US government tries to meet a family reunification deadline; Canada contemplates gun control after a mass shooting in Toronto.

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    Meet the breakout stars of the 2018 election.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 3 more
    Women are running — and winning — in 2018
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    Women are running — and winning — in 2018

    The latest 2018 news is good for Democrats. It’s also great for women.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Rep. Barbara Lee is running for House Democratic Caucus chairRep. Barbara Lee is running for House Democratic Caucus chair
    Politics

    She’ll face off against Rep. Linda Sánchez, a fellow California Democrat.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Every July 24 Georgia race you need to know about, briefly explainedEvery July 24 Georgia race you need to know about, briefly explained
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    Georgia is one of the few states with July primaries. Here are the races to watch.

    By Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    Democrats are banking on a pro-coal, pro-teachers strike candidate to deliver for them in Trump countryDemocrats are banking on a pro-coal, pro-teachers strike candidate to deliver for them in Trump country
    Politics

    “We’re giving Democrats a reason to vote Democrat again.”

    By Ella Nilsen
    Nancy Pelosi’s last stand
    Explainers

    If Democrats win in November, their first order of business is going to be a nasty leadership fight.

    By Ella Nilsen

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