Terri Rupar

Washington, D.C.

Political Editor at The 19th News

Political editor @19thnews, formerly @washingtonpost. Tar Heel. She/her.

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Trump’s first 100 days: What stands out. What’s surprising. What’s next.

1 month ago | 19thnews.org | Terri Rupar

Published One hundred days into President Donald Trump’s second term, the speed with which he has worked to fulfill the promises he made on the campaign trail has been remarkable. He has gone after perceived enemies in law and higher education, instituted tariffs, and moved to restrict how race and gender are discussed in every American institution.
Is Matt Gaetz under investigation? Here’s what we know about Trump’s AG pick

Nov 18, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Grace Panetta |Candice Norwood |Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar

Published Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, has long been dogged by allegations of illicit drug use and sexual relations with underage women, though he has never been charged. Now, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for the release of a report from a House Ethics Committee investigation reportedly detailing damning accusations against him. Gaetz and his representatives have repeatedly denied all wrongdoing.
Voting may be over, but this election worker is still debunking disinformation

Nov 17, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Sara Luterman |Kim Raff

Published The 19th is committed to covering the unfinished business of voting rights. Read more about how we’re approaching that in this pivotal election. In the days following the 2024 presidential election, Barb Byrum of Michigan watched open skepticism pour in online about former President Donald Trump’s win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
On Election Day, a women-led workforce of election officials is on high alert

Nov 4, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Kim Raff |Grace Panetta

Published The 19th is committed to covering the unfinished business of voting rights. Read more about how we’re approaching that in this pivotal election. It’s Election Day in America and voters are heading to the polls this Tuesday to cast ballots in a historic election that could produce the nation’s first woman president or its oldest.
How to vote, how to find election results and what happens after Election Day

Nov 4, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Grace Panetta

Published Your trusted source for contextualizing Election 2024 news. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Election Day is November 5, but Americans have been weighing in on the presidential election and races up and down the ballot for weeks. That’s because most states offer some form of early voting, either in person or by mail, and eligible voters are taking advantage. Officials in some battleground states have reported record turnout.
Gender and politics: The latest in the 2024 election

Oct 31, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Kate Sosin |Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar

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. Follow us on Instagram or Apple News for more.
'Go see for yourself': These poll workers want to demystify the voting process for you

Oct 30, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Kim Raff |Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Donaven Doughty

Published We’re going to get you through this election. Sign up for our daily newsletter. A temporary workforce of regular Americans, the vast majority of whom are women, come together every couple of years to ensure a smooth election process. These elected officials, paid staffers, and volunteers — including many retirees and students — work at polling places and help process ballots. How elections run, and voters cast those ballots, varies by state.
Trans and headed to the polls? Here’s how you can vote safely and comfortably.

Oct 30, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Kate Sosin |Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Grace Panetta

Published We’re going to get you through this election. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Christine Hallquist made history on November 6, 2018. That day, the 62-year-old became the first out trans person to appear on a ballot for governor. Across Vermont, trans people lined up to vote for her candidacy. But in Burlington, at least one trans woman was turned away. The woman, who hadn’t updated her photo identification since she started her transition, was told she was using a fake ID.
How to vote, how to find election results and what happens after Election Day

Oct 29, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Barbara Rodriguez |Terri Rupar |Grace Panetta

Published Your trusted source for contextualizing Election 2024 news. Sign up for our daily newsletter. Election Day is November 5, but Americans have been weighing in on the presidential election and races up and down the ballot for weeks. That’s because most states offer some form of early voting, either in person or by mail, and eligible voters are taking advantage. Officials in some battleground states have reported record turnout.
Harris holds a slight edge over Trump — and it's driven by women, poll finds

Sep 9, 2024 | 19thnews.org | Grace Panetta |Jasmine Mithani |Terri Rupar

Published Your trusted source for contextualizing America’s core issues. Sign up for our daily newsletter to read future poll stories first, or donate today to support more projects like this. Vice President Kamala Harris holds a three-point lead over former President Donald Trump, boosted by a wider advantage with women voters than he holds with men, according to a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll.