ELECTION RESULT: Woman Candidate Falls Short in Special Election for Memphis Mayor
Carol Chumney fell short in her quest to become the first female mayor of Memphis Tennessee. In the special election held Thursday, October 15th, Carol Chumney received 10% of the votes and…
Read MoreTwo Weeks and Counting – Hot Races for These Women Candidates
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine With much of the national spotlight is focused on two key 2009 state races for governor – Virginia and New Jersey, women running for key positions…
Read MoreGirls – Get Ready to Run; Young Women’s Conference to be Held in D.C.
The Young Women’s National Conference is a one day program for girls between the ages of 14-17. The aim is to promote self esteem, introduce new opportunities, and connect young women with…
Read MoreLouisville Mayor’s Race is Short on Women
by Joseph Gerth, Courier-Journal Somebody bring the poker chips. And don’t be surprised if you hear a beer belch from the voting booth come May. The 2010 primaries in the Louisville mayoral…
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Candidate Promises Close Eye on Cincinnati City Council
Former Investigative Reporter Vows to Bring Watchdog Attitude to Council Chambers by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine When former WCPO, I-team investigative reporter Laure Quinlivan looked over the political landscape in Cincinnati,…
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Feminist Majority Hosts Women Money Power Summit
The Feminist Majority will be hosting a summit in Washington, D.C. beginning October 4th, titled Women Money Power Summit. The event features a power-packed agenda that begins with an opening address by…
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Massachusetts Has One Chance to Elect a Female US Senator – Martha Coakley
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine A replacement has been named to hold the Massachusetts senate seat of the late Edward Kennedy. Paul Kirk, longtime Kennedy family friend and adviser, will hold…
Read MoreShould Women Serve on Submarines? Historical Ban Possibly Ending
Reuters –Top Pentagon officials are calling for an end to the military’s historical ban on allowing women to serve in submarines. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advocated…
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Former 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…
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