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Q & A With Judicial Candidate Phyllis Williams of Georgia
ElectWomen Magazine went up close and personal with Phyllis Williams, 2010 candidate for DeKalb State Court Judge in Georgia. 1. How difficult is it to balance working with running for political office? This was a big consideration with respect to making the decision to run for Judge because I am a trial attorney with…
Read More2009 ELECTIONS: Aide to Senator Kerry Running for Boston City Council
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine The race for Boston City Council has gotten off to an exciting start. One of the most interesting candidates is Ayanna Presley the current political director for Senator John Kerry. Pressley recently announced that she is running for one of four at-large council seats. If elected Pressley will be…
Read MoreVIRGINIA PRIMARY WINNER – Jody Wagner Advances to Virginia’s General Election
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor, Reporting from Virginia Beach, Virginia Jody Wagner has won the democratic primary for Lt. Governor of Virginia. With 74% of the vote she defeated challenger Michael Signer. Ms. Wagner spent part of election eve campaigning in northern Virginia and then went back to Virginia Beach for Election Day. Ms.…
Read MoreCANDIDATE PROFILE: Robin Abbott – Fighting for the People of the 93rd District
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine If you live in Newport News or James City Virginia there’s a good chance that Robin Abbott will be knocking on your door very soon. Robin is the Democratic candidate running for the House of Delegates in the 93rd district. Robin decided to run for the office when another…
Read More2010 Candidate Spotlight: Kim McMillan for Tennessee Governor
Even though the next Tennessee gubernatorial election won’t be held until November 2, 2010 the field of candidates is already quite packed. However, among the sea of candidates, Kim McMillan(D), the former Majority Leader of the State House of Representatives stands out. If she wins she will be the first female governor of the state…
Read MoreChinese-American Woman Could Be the Next Representative of the Predominantly Latino 32nd Congressional District of California?
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor Yes it is. With the special election primary set for May 19th Dr. Judy Chu has a chance of winning the congressional seat that was vacated by Hilda Solis when President Obama appointed her Secretary of Labor. The 32nd Congressional district is located in Los Angeles County and includes…
Read More2010 Candidate Spotlight: Robin Carnahan for U.S. Senate – Missouri
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Contributor In 2010 there will be several highly targeted U.S. Senate races. One such race will undoubtedly be in Missouri for the seat that is currently held by Republican Kit Bond. Bond recently announced that he will not seek re-election and Republicans now consider this a must win seat. Currently, leading…
Read MoreWoman Battles to Become America’s 4th Largest City Mayor
Annise Parker to Seek Houston’s Top Spot The United States’ fourth largest city could elect its second female mayor in 2009. Veteran city official, Annise Parker is running for mayor in Houston, Texas in the November 3rd election. Parker is currently serving as city controller which is the second highest elected position in the city. …
Read MoreTerri Sewell Continuing A Family Legacy for Public Service
Attorney Terri Sewell is running for the open seat in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. If elected, Terri would become the first woman elected to Congress from Alabama as well as the first African American woman elected to congress from the state. Terri has been a strong advocate for women, including serving as the co-chair of…
Read MoreCarmen Robinson Seeks the Democratic Nomination in Primary Election This May
On Tuesday, May 19th, the Democratic primary election for Pittsburgh, PA’s mayoral election will be held and one woman has entered the race, attorney Carmen Robinson. A Pittsburgh native, Ms. Robinson is a former police officer and now serves as a private practice attorney and judicial clerk. Carmen was born and raised in the City…
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