In a nation still reeling from the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, several states made it clear that they’re very much pro-choice.
Election 2022
Progressive Women Candidates’ Warning: Your Rights Are ‘Literally on the Ballot’
Women who ran for office this year say decisions made by local and state officials – the very seats up for grabs in Tuesday’s midterm elections – affect people profoundly.
Experts Anticipate a Surge in Young Women Voters in Upcoming Midterm Elections
With the Dobbs decision on abortion, young women ‘are really aware that their rights are on the ballot,’ says League of Women Voters.
Study: Black Women Will Vote in the Midterms – But They Want Actual Change
A new survey from Higher Heights finds that America’s “most reliable voting bloc” wants to see more Black women in positions of power.
This Candidate is Fighting for Arizonans’ Rights. She Gets That From Her Family
The matriarchs in Lorena Austin’s life taught her the value of hard work. Now, she’s using that drive to run for a State House seat.
She Survived Racist Taunts and Bullying. Now She Wants to Flip a Florida House Seat Blue
Annette Taddeo, currently a state senator, is favored in the polls to take on a GOP incumbent in a closely watched race.
Michele Rayner Was Running for Congress. Then Came the Redistricting
When the Florida Democrat’s district was redrawn, she decided to seek reelection to the state house instead of higher office – because her constituents “can’t afford to lose a voice.”
Meet the Muslim Woman Running for Office in Georgia to Inspire, Win or Lose
Ruwa Romman is vying for a House seat in the heavily gerrymandered swing state – even though she never imagined running for office.
She’d Be the First Black, Gay Woman in New York’s State Senate. But That’s Not the Point
Kaegan Mays-Williams isn’t running to make history. She just wants a seat at the damn table.