Mini Racker

Mini Racker is a staff writer at TIME, where she covers political campaigns and Congress. In 2023, she was selected for the National Press Foundation’s Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship.

Recent Articles

What Happens to George Santos' Seat?

The voters in his battleground New York district will vote in two elections next year on his replacement.

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Who Qualifies for Fourth GOP Debate?

The fourth Republican debate on Dec. 6 could be the smallest yet.

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Politicians Keep Invoking World War III

Historians say the current global situation is not like those that led to World War I and World War II.

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Democrats Aim to Flip More State Houses

Democrats plan to position state-level races as part of a national fight for abortion access and other freedoms.

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A New Political Fundraising Platform Wants to Help Grassroots Donors Give More Efficiently 

Oath bills itself as a way for political donors to funnel their money to races that truly matter. 

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Biggest Moments From the GOP Debate

Here are some of the highlights

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Haley and DeSantis to Dominate GOP Debate

The duo are for second place in polls, and are poised to argue over what the US position should be regarding Israel and Gaza.

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Who Made the Cut for the Next GOP Debate

To qualify for the third debate, candidates need at least 4% support in qualifying polls.

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The Meaning of Nikki, Vivek and Kamala

Indian Americans are about 1.5% of the country's population. They make up a much larger share of the presidential field.

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Why Dean Phillips Is Challenging Biden

Dean Phillips, a multimillionaire congressman, agrees with Biden on most issues, but says it's time for younger leaders.

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Why Boebert May Face a Tough Primary

Since the lurid Beetlejuice incident, the firebrand Congressman's primary challenger has found some momentum.

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Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid Falls Apart

It's been 17 days since former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted from the position.

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House Democrats Warm to Patrick McHenry

The bowtie-wearing Republican has a far better reputation than Jim Jordan among House Democrats.

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Jim Jordan's Speaker Bid Falls Far Short

Twenty Republicans voted for someone other than Jordan to be House Speaker on Tuesday.

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Jim Jordan Would Be an Unusual Speaker

An expert on House Speakers says Jordan would be the "most conservative speaker" in nearly a century.

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Jordan Speaker Bid Too Close to Call

Jordan, a hard-right Ohio Republican, was a few votes shy of becoming Speaker Monday night.

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Cornel West on Biden, Trump, and RFK Jr.

The progressive activist talks to TIME about why he isn't convinced liberals need to back Joe Biden to block the return of Donald Trump.

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Why Democrats Didn't Save McCarthy

Several Democrats said the House Speaker brought this outcome on himself.

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What Happens to Feinstein’s Senate Seat

A temporary replacement is likely to end up in her seat until voters can elect someone to a full term next November.

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Second Republican Debate: The Biggest Moments

From answers on immigration to striking workers to Donald Trump.

By Mini Racker and Nik Popli
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