The results of Maryland’s primary on Tuesday show that the state is following national trends with respect to the success of women candidates while also...
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Archive for month: June 2018
A 28-year-old woman just won her primary battle – here’s what other millennial women candidates need to know.
Amanda HunterJune 28, 2018February 27, 2023
This past Tuesday, 28-year old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat a 10-term incumbent to win the Democratic primary in New York’s 14th congressional district. If elected (which...
Ocasio-Cortez Scores a Major Win in New York, But Few Other Gains Likely for Women Across Four Primary States (CO, MD, NY, OK)
Kelly DittmarJune 27, 2018June 27, 2018
Four primaries were held on Tuesday in Colorado, Maryland, New York, and Oklahoma. In Utah, only candidates forced into a primary after convention nominations –...
How to Measure Success for Women Candidates in Election 2018
Kelly DittmarJune 23, 2018February 27, 2023
We are now about halfway through the primary season and the results for women candidates are mixed. As the latest CAWP analysis shows, women have...
Primary Outlook: Women Candidates in New York
Kelly DittmarJune 20, 2018June 27, 2018
Ahead of the New York congressional primary election on June 26, 2018, we outline the numbers and proportions of women who have filed as candidates...
Primary Outlook: Women Candidates in Oklahoma
Kelly DittmarJune 20, 2018June 20, 2018
Ahead of the Oklahoma primary election on June 26, 2018, we outline the numbers and proportions of women who have filed as candidates for congressional...
Primary Outlook: Women Candidates in Maryland
Kelly DittmarJune 20, 2018June 20, 2018
Ahead of the Maryland primary election on June 26, 2018, we outline the numbers and proportions of women who have filed as candidates for congressional...
Primary Outlook: Women Candidates in Colorado
Kelly DittmarJune 20, 2018June 20, 2018
Ahead of the Colorado primary election on June 26, 2018, we outline the numbers and proportions of women who have filed as candidates for congressional...
A Conversation about Black Women in Politics with Karen Finney and Dr. Wendy Smooth
Kelly DittmarJune 15, 2018June 15, 2018
In late April 2018, Gender Watch 2018 Project Director Kelly Dittmar facilitated a conversation with Karen Finney and Dr. Wendy Smooth about Black women in...
With an Overwhelming Win, Abigail Spanberger is Really Up in Dave Brat’s Grill
Christine MatthewsJune 13, 2018February 27, 2023
Virginia’s 7th Congressional District may be best known for the surprising upset victory of political neophyte Dave Brat over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in...