Hannah Knowles

Washington, D.C.

National politics reporter covering campaigns

Education: Stanford University, BA in English

Hannah Knowles is a national politics reporter covering campaigns at The Washington Post. She joined the national politics team after three years on The Post's general assignment desk, where she covered breaking news and reported on the 2020 election, covid-19 and the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
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Latest from Hannah Knowles

Tracking presidential candidates for the 2024 election

We are tracking the Democrats and Republicans who have announced they are running for president in the 2024 election and who might announce next.

April 24, 2023

After high-flying start, DeSantis hits stumbling blocks on road to 2024

After starting the year with momentum, DeSantis is now confronting a considerably more difficult path as he prepares to launch a national campaign.

April 20, 2023

You asked: Why are Republicans so focused on ‘wokeness’?

Why are Republicans so focused on ‘wokeness’? We answered this reader question in a recent live chat.

April 17, 2023

How DeSantis backed a six-week abortion ban — while barely talking about it

The Florida governor went from signing a 15-week ban last year to signing a six-week ban late at night on Thursday

April 14, 2023

Republican Sen. Tim Scott to launch presidential exploratory committee

The move marks a big step toward officially entering 2024 White House race.

April 11, 2023

‘Not going to be bullied’: Why DeSantis went after Trump, then retreated

The Florida governor’s response to Trump’s indictment shows the challenge of going on the attack.

April 9, 2023

Democrats blast Texas abortion pill ruling as Republicans are mostly quiet

Anger over abortion hurt the GOP in last year's midterms, and Democrats are already making the issue central to their campaigns in the 2024 election.

April 8, 2023

Wisconsin Supreme Court election sends message on abortion rights

A liberal victory on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is the latest election pointing toward abortion rights as a galvanizing issue for voters nationwide.

April 5, 2023

Florida Democratic chair, lawmaker among 11 detained at abortion rally

The arrests of Florida Democrats chair Nikki Fried and state Sen. Lauren Book came hours after the state Senate voted to ban abortion after six weeks.

April 4, 2023

DeSantis, possible Trump rival, says he won’t assist in extradition

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Florida will not work with New York on any extradition requests in case one is necessary for the former president.

March 30, 2023