Candidates
PRIMARY 2010: Kentucky Democratic Woman’s Club President in Race for Circuit Clerk
Susanna French has been in the spotlight during in recent years. She’s been leading one of the country’s largest Democratic Woman’s organizations, helping to organize efforts to support Democratic candidates. But this campaign season, Susanna French is a candidate herself. French is running in the Democratic primary for Marshall County Circuit Clerk. The office of…
Read MoreJennifer Brunner falls short in Ohio U.S. Senate Primary
Jennifer Brunner fell short, receiving 45% of the vote on Tuesday, in her quest to become the Democratic nominee for the open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Billed as the underdog taking on the Democratic establishment in Ohio, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D-Ohio) isn’t giving up the fight to win the U.S. Senate race…
Read MoreTennessee’s Kim McMillan Says NO GO to Governor’s Seat
Kim McMillan (D-Tennessee) has been running for governor of Tennessee since 2008. But on the last day of March, 2010, she announced she is no longer in that race and is running for mayor Clarkesville (TN) instead. There were at one time seven Democrats vying for the nomination, but had been narrowed down to two.…
Read More2010 TEXAS PRIMARY ELECTION: Gubernatorial Candidate Kay Bailey Hutchinson Falling Behind Far Right Conservative Incumbent Governor
On March 2nd Republican primary voters of Texas will select their nominee for Governor for the general election in November. U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson at one time was considered the hands-on favorite, but now is slipping behind her opponent, Governor Rick Perry in recent polling. While labeling herself a staunch conservative with the support…
Read More2010 CAMPAIGN SPOTLIGHT: Navy Officer Heather Beaven to Run for Florida’s Congress District 7
by Kathy Groob, ElectWomen Magazine Florida’s Congressional District 7 has long been held by Republican John Mica who was elected in 1992. That has not deterred a young, ambitious Democratic woman, Heather Beaven to step up to challenge the incumbent. A resident of Palm Coast, Beaven has built her path to a political life through…
Read MoreCONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE: Terri Sewell Racks Up Endorsements and Money
Terri Sewell is breaking away from her fellow challengers in the Democratic primary race for Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. Sewell leads the challengers in fundraising by almost 3-1 with over $300,000 cash on hand, and has just picked up the endorsement and support from NOW, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee. “NOW PAC…
Read MoreInternet Blogger and Political Activist WINS Race for Pepper Pike City Council
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Author, writer, political analyst, researcher, blogger, mother and community activist, Jill Miller Zimon, has thrown her hat into the ring of politics. A mother of three school-aged children, Jill is using her motherhood status as part of her platform. As the only council candidate with children attending the Orange…
Read MoreELECTION WATCH: Annise Parker Snags Key Endorsement from the Houston Chronicle
Just days away from the election for the next mayor of Houston, the city’s major daily newspaper The Chronicle, wrote that Annise Parker is an “exceptional” candidate for Mayor with “deep roots in the city and a dazzling range of life experiences and public service.” The newspaper also co-endorsed Gene Locke and will make its…
Read MoreFormer Lexington Mayor Teresa Ann Isaac To Run Again for Top Post
Former Lexington, Kentucky, Mayor Teresa Isaac likes to keep things moving. As mayor she presided over measures that previously had been stalled by controversy: •Enactment of an indoor smoking ban •Increased pay for police, firefighters and corrections personnel •Budget cuts to every other area of government, including significant cuts to her own office budget After…
Read MoreLongtime Advocate of Fair Elections Jocelyn Benson Makes Bid for Michigan Secretary of State
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine During the 2008 elections there were rumors in the state of Michigan that foreclosure lists were being used to question and in many cases deny voter registration eligibility on election day. Seeing a lack of leadership on this issue, Jocelyn Benson, an election law expert, testified before the U.S.…
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