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PHOTO: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan addresses supporters at an election night party, Nov. 6, 2018, in Boise, Idaho.
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Groundbreaking female candidates who lost their midterm races share what they learned

PHOTO: Congressional candidate Kim Schrier addresses the crowd at an election night party for Democrats, Nov. 6, 2018, in Bellevue, Wash.
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This pediatrician will be the only female doctor serving in Congress

PHOTO: Tamera Mowry (L) and Tia Mowry sign and discuss their new book "Twintuition" at Barnes & Noble bookstore at The Grove, April 21, 2015, in Los Angeles.
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Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley's niece killed in Thousand Oaks mass shooting: 'Our hearts are broken'

PHOTO: An undated photo of Ventura County Sheriff Sgt. Ron Helus, who was shot and killed in a mass shooting at a Thousands Oaks, Calif., bar, Nov. 7, 2018.
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Thousand Oaks shooting: Officer told wife 'I love you' before running in to confront gunman

PHOTO: Lauren Underwood, the Democratic candidate in Illinois' 14th District, visits with others at her election night party in St. Charles, Illinois, Nov. 6, 2018.
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First-time candidate Lauren Underwood becomes the first black woman to represent her Illinois district

PHOTO: Democratic Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez campaigns during a whistle stop in New York City, Nov. 5, 2018.
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Inspired by the historic 'pink wave'? Here's how you can get involved in running for office

PHOTO: Voters wait to cast their midterm election ballots at the Cross Cultural Center in Irvine, Calif., Nov. 6, 2018.
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As polling places begin to close, Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio and more encourage voters to #StayInLine

Young Voters

Will 2018 be the year of the young voter? These organizations are trying to make it cool to vote

PHOTO: Felicia Stewart, left, Alli Summerford, center, and Jenn Gray pose together.
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3 female candidates lean on each other as they run for 1st time in Alabama

PHOTO: Voting machines at polling station.
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No excuse not to vote: How to score a free ride to the polls this Election Day