Posts Tagged ‘campaigns’
Ohio’s Political Powerhouse – Democratic Women’s Caucus
Changing the Face of Politics in Ohio By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine They began their work with the John Kerry campaign in 2004, and perfected it in 2008 for Barack Obama. The Ohio’s Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC) is responsible for organizing hundreds of women throughout Ohio, building infrastructure by region and perfecting the art…
Read MoreReady to Get Your Campaign Going? Consider These Key Staff Positions First
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine In order to run a successful political campaign there are several key staff members that are crucial to the success of the campaign: campaign manager, finance chairperson/consultant, treasurer, communications director or press secretary, field director, volunteer coordinator, and scheduler. The campaign manager is responsible for overseeing the entire campaign…
Read MoreFUTURE LEADERS: Sixth Grader Eliza Goehl Understands Importance of Electing Women
Twelve-year-old Eliza Goehl lives in Bloomington, Indiana, the home of Indiana University and she attends Harmony School. Eliza wrote this paper as part of her sixth grade graduation project on legislation and women in politics. She hopes to earn her college degree in journalism and hopes to attend Cornell for graduate school to earn a…
Read MoreSpecial Election Candidate Added to 2009 Hottest Races
By Kathy Groob, Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine 2009 is an off year for elections in most states, but there are important statewide and municipal elections in several states. Women are running for state legislative seats in Virginia and New Jersey and for the top executive post in a few of the nation’s largest cities. Judy Chu was…
Read MoreLeading Democratic Women’s Strategist Weighs in on Trends for Women Candidates
Celinda Lake is one of the nation’s foremost experts on electing women candidates and on framing issues to women voters. It is her feeling that it is absolutely essential to elect more women to public office. “Women are an amazing group of people, and are amazing public servants who make a huge difference when they…
Read MoreNew Jersey G.O.P. Candidate Picks Woman as His No. 2
By DAVID M. HALBFINGER, New York Times Christopher J. Christie, the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, picked a running mate in his own image on Monday, choosing another former prosecutor with a hard-charging reputation both in pursuing corruption cases and in advancing her political career. Mr. Christie, former United States attorney in New…
Read MoreKentucky State Auditor Crit Luallen Takes Officials to Task
Kentucky Auditor Uncovers Waste and Abuse of Public Trust by Kathy Groob Publisher, ElectWomen Magazine When Crit Luallen was first elected to the state auditor’s position in Kentucky most people could not explain the role of the state auditor’s office. Generally not the most exciting or high profile elected office position, the auditor has become…
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT 2009: Stephanie Miner Leads the Pack in Fundraising
Designated Democratic candidate Stephanie Miner has raised more total money and has more cash on hand than any of the other Syracuse mayoral candidates, according to financial disclosure reports filed Wednesday. Miner also raised the most money during the Jan. 15 through July 15 filing period. Since the Jan. 15 financial filing, Miner for Mayor…
Read MoreSix Term State Rep Makes Bid to be Newton MA First Woman Mayor
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine Newton Massachusettes has never had woman mayor. State Representative Ruth Balser is hoping to change that. Balser has worked for nearly 20 years as a public servant; first as an Alderman from 1988 to 1996 and she is currently in her sixth term a State Representative. This is the…
Read More50 Politicos to Watch – POLITICO Names 10 Women to the List
POLITICO, the newest and hottest D.C. political newspaper/news site has announced its top 50 politicos to watch. Out of the 50 politicos named to the various categories, 10 women were named to the list. Maybe the folks at POLITICO should tune into ElectWomen Magazine a little more often; they would see a lot more women…
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