Posts by Kathy Groob
Stacey Abrams Announces Run for Georgia Governor
The leader of the Georgia House of Representative Democratic Caucus is running for governor. Stacey Abrams is entering the race as the frontrunner who could break all a barriers and shatter the Georgia glass ceiling in a state that has a history of taking bold steps. With EMILY’s List already in with an endorsement, Rep.…
Read MoreUnleashing Our Potential
By Kathy Groob, founder ElectWomen I am heading out soon for a new series of speeches and workshops to help motivate, inform and recruit women leaders. The new Unleash Women series will include hot topics such as gaining confidence, building a financial and power network, leadership, effective messaging and other engaging subjects. There are some great…
Read MoreWomen Vets Take Aim at a New Target: Public Office
NBC News, by ANNA BRAND Mikie Sherrill has never run for office. But after piloting Navy rescue missions to places like the Persian Gulf, Italy and Bahrain, where the heat and humidity rattle the helicopter engine and the only thing you can count on is your calculation that you’ve brought along enough fuel to save lives…
Read MoreWUFPAC Announces New Leaders
The Washington D.C. based Women Under Forty political action committee (WUFPAC) has announced a new leadership team to head the organization.WUFPAC helps elected women under 40 to all levels of public office throughout the United States. President: Atalie Ebersole Vice President: Bethany Bassett Secretary: Cartney McCracken Treasurer: Katie Vlietstra Wonnenberg “In the next term, WUFPAC continues…
Read MoreConnie Pillich Enters Race for Ohio Governor
Video launch moves former state representative to top in field of contenders Utilizing a down-to-earth online video approach, former Ohio state representative Connie Pillich announced her bid for the Ohio Democratic gubernatorial May 2nd primary last week. Pillich resides in Cincinnati and is no stranger to tough state-wide races. She was the party’s nominee for…
Read MoreWomenwinning endorses Betsy Hodges for Minneapolis Mayor
Saint Paul, Minn. – Today womenwinning, Minnesota’s largest resource for pro-choice women in politics, announced its endorsement of Mayor Betsy Hodges in the 2017 Minneapolis Mayoral Race. “We are excited to endorse Betsy Hodges as the strongest and most qualified candidate in the 2017 race for Minneapolis Mayor,” said Lauren Beecham, womenwinning executive director. “As…
Read MoreFormer Congresswoman Announces Bid for Ohio Governor
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Former U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton will enter the race for Ohio governor today, giving Democrats a second confirmed candidate in as many weeks. “I spent my life standing up for working families — the laborers, the firefighters, the teachers,” Sutton, a former labor lawyer who lives in Copley, said in a telephone…
Read MoreShe Should Run Convenes National Conversation on Women Running for Office
What Will Inspire the Next Generation of Women and Girls to Stand Up & Lead Washington, DC – Since Election Day, over 4200 women have put their names forward to run for office. As the organization dedicated to encouraging women and girls to run for public office, She Should Run has seen a 4000 percent increase in the number…
Read MoreMillienial Voices: When Will It Be Time For A Woman President: Part 1
By Heather Leslie, Guest Contributor – I realize I’m not going to win friends or influence people with this post but, whatever, I’m going to say it anyway. For those who say Hillary is a corrupt, crooked liar– you’re probably right. Welcome to politics. Show me an honest politician and I’ll show you a unicorn. They…
Read MoreMaking History!
By Kathy Groob, Founder ElectWomen – This is what it is all about. All the work, all the workshops, all the training and all the advocacy. A woman will be elected to the highest executive office in the land. Hillary Clinton is making history this week by becoming the first woman presidential nominee for a…
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