Posts by Kathy Groob
Heidi Heitkamp Pulls Off an Upset in North Dakota
LA Times – Democrat Heidi Heitkamp emerged with a long-shot Senate victory in North Dakota, a Republican stronghold that the GOP considered one of its best opportunities to pick up a seat. But the results were close enough that the Republican can demand a recount. Heitkamp, the state’s former attorney general, offered a spirited campaign against Republican Rep. Rick…
Read MoreMove over boys, New Hampshire goes to the women
CNN’s Laurie Ure and Paul Courson- Washington (CNN) – For the first time in political history, an all-female delegation will serve in the U.S. Congress. New Hampshire’s two House seats went to Democrats Ann McLane Kuster and former Rep. Carol Shea-Porter. Republican Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen already serve in the Senate. Meanwhile, Democrat Maggie…
Read MoreElizabeth Warren Wins U.S. Senate Seat
POLITICO – Liberal icon Elizabeth Warren defeated Republican Sen. Scott Brown on Tuesday, overcoming early campaign stumbles to put the Massachusetts Senate seat that the late Sen. Ted Kennedy occupied for more than four decades back in Democratic hands. Warren, who will become the state’s first female senator, was ahead 53 percent to 47 percent…
Read More2012 Election: Tulsi Gabbard bests Mufi Hannemann
Tulsi Gabbard wins seat in Congress – Hawaii: 2012 Election: Tulsi Gabbard bests Mufi Hannemann – Mauinews.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Visitor’s Information – The Maui News.
Read MoreAlmost a Sweep – Annie Kuster Wins Congressional Seat
Annie Kuster Elected to the United States House of Representatives CONCORD, N.H. – Tonight, Annie Kuster was elected to the United States House of Representatives. Following her victory, Annie addressed supporters at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord. Her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below: Tonight, New Hampshire proved our independence…
Read MoreThey’re not in binders; women are on the ballot in California.
Today, 28 Emerge California graduates are on ballots across the entire Bay Area! While Emerge California does not endorse as an organization, we are so proud of our alumnae and value their energy and commitment to run for political office and serve as community leaders. 28 graduates of the Emerge California Democratic women candidate training…
Read MoreWUFPAC “EIGHT” Poised for Victory, Tonight!
WUFPAC Candidates to Have Record Night Tonight, across the country eight Women Under Forty (WUFPAC) candidates are on the cusp of victory. From South Dakota to New York, four Republicans and four Democrats, all amazing candidates, will be elected by the great people of their congressional districts to represent them in Washington. It will be…
Read MoreWomen In Congress: Meet The Female Candidates Running In 2012 (INFOGRAPHIC)
From Huffington Post – Women In Congress: Meet The Female Candidates Running In 2012 (INFOGRAPHIC).
Read MoreEmerge Kentucky Has 11 Women on Ballot Today
Today eleven Emerge Kentucky graduates will appear on ballots across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Emerge Kentucky is a three-year-old organization dedicated to recruiting and training Democratic women to run for public office. Kentucky currently ranks 38th in the nation for women in politics. Help put even more Democratic Women on the ballot in 2014 by…
Read MoreVirginia Farm Team’s 2012 Endorsed Candidates – The Farm Team
The Farm Team’s 2012 Endorsed Candidates – The Farm Team.
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