Posts Tagged ‘campaigns’
Judy Chu Wins Primary ! – Special Election July 14th
Dr. Judy Chu has won won enouch votes in the primary for the 32nd Congressional seat in California that was vacated by Hilda Solis when President Obama nominated her for labor secretary. Chu successfully beat her main oponent Gil Cedillo for the democratic place on the ballot but fell short of the majority needed in…
Read MoreRunning Start – Empowering Young Women to Dream Big
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Study after study has shown that women do not think about politics as often as men – and especially when it comes to thinking about actually running for public office. Running Start was founded with one specific purpose in mind – to encourage young women to become involved in…
Read MoreEven in Small Town America One Woman Finds a Way to Take on a Leadership Role in Minnesota
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine When small Burns Township became incorporated Nowthen Minnesota May 1st, 2008 it was announced that a special election would be held in order to elect a mayor and four city council members. Laurie Olmon a woman with more than a decade of experience working as an advocate for various…
Read MoreFlorida Legislator Fights for Breast Cancer Awareness Bill
By Brandy Bailey, ElectWomen Magazine Contributor Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s concern for children and working families is what first motivated her to run for office in 1992, where she made history as the youngest woman ever elected to the Florida state legislature at the age of 26. Throughout this first race she displayed a vision and…
Read MoreRepublican Women: A Minority in a Minority
By Erika Lovley for Politico Women make up almost 51 percent of the U.S. population but less than 10 percent of the House and Senate GOP — a gender disconnect that could make the Republicans’ climb back to power even steeper than it would be otherwise. Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) notices that she’s part…
Read MoreThe Straight Story on Women in State Legislatures: The Numbers May Surprise You
By Katie Fischer Ziegler, Policy Specialist, Women’s Legislative Network of NCSL New Hampshire’s State Senate made headlines this year as the first legislative chamber to have a majority of women members. Political scientists will be busy studying how this unprecedented and exciting instance of gender parity affects the policy process. Looking beyond the Granite State,…
Read MoreMother’s Day Thoughts from a Political Mom
By New York City Council Member, Melinda Katz- Courtsey of The Huffington Post As a single mother whose day job is that of a New York City Council Member and who also happens to be running for office, I thought Mother’s Day would be a good time to share my story on balancing work…
Read MoreIf Republicans are Looking for Answers….Why Don’t They Include Women?
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Last weekend Republican Party leaders kicked off an initiative called the National Council for a New America, as part of an effort to rebrand the Party. When looking at the list of the few who were in on this high-level planning session that included Republican Party heavyweights such as…
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 MoreTips for Conducting Campaign Polls
Politicians have conducted opinion polls for years, seeking insights into voter attitudes and behavior. Understanding how voters feel and think can help you craft a winning message, and conduct a successful campaign. With new technology, political candidates at all levels of government can conduct their own opinion polls, right from their office. But there are…
Read More