Amy McGrath speaks to supporters in Louisville, Kentucky. AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley November 15, 2019 The Democrats are running more female veterans for office than ever before – but can they win? Theresa Schroeder Hageman, Ohio Northern University; Jeremy Teigen, Ramapo College of New Jersey, and Rebecca Best, University of Missouri-Kansas City Voters tend to view female candidates as strong on issues like education and health care, but weak on national security. Female veterans might be able to overcome the stereotype.
Democrat Kyrsten Sinema (left) and Republican Martha McSally are competing to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Jeff Flake. AP Photo/Matt York November 5, 2018 Independent voters will decide Arizona’s historic female Senate race Gina Woodall, Arizona State University Two accomplished women are running against each other to replace Sen. Jeff Flake.
Abrams savors her victory. AP Photo/John Bazemore May 24, 2018 How Stacey Abrams’ ‘black girl magic’ turned Georgia a bit more blue Sharon D. Wright Austin, University of Florida Abrams just made history by securing the nomination for governor of Georgia. Can she win in November?