As an organization that has studied voter perceptions of women in executive office for its 25-year run, in many ways this is our moment. We know from our work that women, and especially women of color, are held to a different and higher standard than men when seeking executive office. We have seen Vice President …

Last year, the Barbara Lee Family Foundation announced the organization will be sunsetting in December 2024. As we continue to navigate this transition, the Gender on the Ballot blog will  takea pause.   Stay tuned for news about our site in the near future.  Until then, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter for …

  It is no news that Americans are worried about money.  Polls repeatedly show that cash in hand each month, and the rising cost of living, are top of mind for voters.  A Pew poll last month showed that 73% of Americans thought the economy should be the country’s “top policy priority.”  More specific surveys …

  In 2024, more women of color have stepped up to run for office on multiple levels, in addition to incumbents seeking re-election. This is great news for the possibility of increasing representation for women of color in government, but women of color must expect and guard against the inevitable double standards that surface. In …

  While we are still over eight months away from Election Day 2024, our newsfeeds, group texts, and dinner tables are already dominated by conversations about who the President will be, or which candidate might win the open California Senate seat. But what about your state representative? They receive little to no attention during presidential …