Posts by Kathy Groob
Do’s and Don’ts on the Campaign Trail
With more women in elective office than ever before, running as a female candidate is no longer as difficult as it was. That doesn’t mean it’s easy. By ANA MARIE COX SHARE Digg del.icio.us Reddit Newsvine Women in American politics are doing better than ever—but that’s still not very good. At last count, women made up a majority of U.S.…
Read MoreDo More Women in Office Lead to More Women-Friendly Policies
Courtesy of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research May 2002 Does Women’s Representation in Elected Office Lead to Women-Friendly Policy? by Amy Caiazza, Ph.D. As of spring 2002, women hold 13 of the 100 seats in the U.S. Senate and 60 of the 435 in the U.S. House. They make up just 22.4 percent of…
Read MoreGetting over the fear of making the ask.
One of the fundamental first tests of whether or not a candidate has the potential to be successful, it their willingness to embrace the fundamentals of raising money. Good candidates work on fundraising everyday, without fail, and devote significant time to making calls to ask for money. Campaign events and fundraisers alone rarely produce enough…
Read More6 Steps on Enduring a Loss by Matt Lewis
Today, the stakes in political campaigns are high. It’s no surprise that in some cases, Election Day defeat can lead to depression and a loss of self-esteem.
Read MoreJudge Kathy Lape
District judge – Kenton County, KY www.judgelape.com
Read MoreWelcome to Electwomen.com
Welcome to electwomen.com. This site is for women considering running for political office at any level – city commisioner, judge, county attorney, constitutional officer or legislative office. Share you stories from the campaign trail – what worked and what didn’t work. Share your ideas, strategies and advice to candidates.
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