With a record number of women currently running for governor, and a near-record number of women running for the U.S. Senate, there are several high-profile races made up of all-women candidates. In Minnesota, Democratic nominee Amy Klobuchar faces Republican state House Speaker Lisa Demuth for the governor’s office. In New Hampshire, incumbent Governor Kelly Ayotte …

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In 1855, influential women’s rights activist Lucy Stone observed in a letter to her close friend, and future sister-in-law, Antoinette Brown, that “It is very little to me to have the right to vote, to own property, if I may not keep my body, and its uses, in my absolute right.” Stone continued: “Not one …

There are currently a record 27 women running for Governor across 25 states, which is two more than the previous record of 25 in 2022. Despite their states being more than 1100 miles apart, two high profile races for Governor have one thing in common. Sitting US Senators Marsha Blackburn (R) in Tennessee and Amy …

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When we talk about women in politics, we often talk about “women voters” or “women candidates” like they are one group that thinks, votes, and experiences politics in the same way. They are not. Gender matters. It can shape who is encouraged to run for office, who gets taken seriously as a leader, and what …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …

In the United States, running for office requires significant financial resources, donor networks and other connections, and the flexibility to commit time to campaigning. These requirements shape who is able to enter politics long before voters show up to the polls. When discussions about the gender disparity in political leadership arise, the focus is on …

Public service captured my heart at the age of 16 in my 10th grade civics class and every step I have taken through my career in politics has been one step closer to fulfilling my purpose in life. However, I do not have a roadmap or a template I have copied, pasted, or seamlessly executed. …

Welcome to the Media Round Up! We’ve collected and shared our favorite gender + politics stories from this week. Hitting a paywall? Some sources allow a few free articles without a subscription, and your university or local library may offer free access. For example, AU students, faculty, and staff have access to popular newspapers through …