After struggling to win establishment support, insurgent Democratic congressional candidate Leah Phifer has dropped out of her Minnesota race.
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Democrat Chrissy Houlahan Becomes Frontrunner as 2 Candidates Drop Out of Pa. Congressional Race
The political newcomer now leads the pack to represent Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District after Republican incumbent Ryan Costello and Democratic challenger Elizabeth Moro drop out.
Voters Want Leaders. Here’s How Women Candidates Can Win Them Over
A new study reveals what women need to do to prove themselves to voters. One takeaway: It helps to be a successful entrepreneur.
This Political Newcomer Could Break Pennsylvania’s 18-Man Grip on Congress
Candidate Chrissy Houlahan talks with us about getting off the sidelines, her military and business credentials, and teaming up with Emily’s List to become the sole woman in Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation.
Running Women Q&A: Katie Hobbs is Itching to Fight Voter Suppression
The Arizona State Senate minority leader vows to ensure all eligible voters can vote, if she becomes secretary of state, leveling the playing field for Democrats, including the 2020 presidential candidate.
Georgia’s Sarah Riggs Amico Blasts Republican for Siding With the NRA Against Delta
Running Women: The Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Georgia spoke out against the man who currently holds the office for choosing a donor over a major employer.
Candidates Rush to Challenge Leah Phifer for Democratic Endorsement
Running Women: Four new candidates have joined the race to succeed Rep. Rick Nolan less than a month after he announced his retirement.
Running Women Q&A: Stacey Abrams on Turning Georgia Blue
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate talks with us about poverty, prosperity and how her history as a business owner will make her the “entrepreneurial governor” Georgia needs.
Houlahan Benefits From Court Move Against Gerrymandering in Pennsylvania
Running Women: A new voter map, drawn by the State Supreme Court to undo Republican gerrymandering, is seen to lift Democrats’ electoral chances in 2018, especially those of Chrissy Houlahan.
Running Women Candidates React — and Don’t — to Parkland School Shooting
The now familiar national split over guns was on bold display in the social media feeds of the Democratic and Republican women candidates in our 2018 project.
Running Women Q&A: ‘Conservative Outsider’ Lena Epstein Wants More Female Leaders in the GOP
The Michigan congressional candidate talks with us about what she learned from President Trump, the need for business voices in Congress and why the GOP needs more women leaders.
These Two Activists are Elevating Black Women in U.S. Politics
Kimberly Peeler-Allen and Glynda C. Carr are the co-founders of nonprofit Higher Heights. Together, they are leading the charge to get more black women into office — and the voting booth.
Congressional Candidate Chrissy Houlahan’s District is Thrown Into Question
Running Women: The Pennsylvania Democrat faces a shifting district map following this week’s court rulings.
Leah Phifer Releases Plan to Improve District’s Economy
Running Women: The Minnesota congressional hopeful introduced an economic development plan, born from her summer motorcycle listening tour, in time for statewide causes on Tuesday.
TSE Quick Take: Women Candidates React to Trump’s State of the Union Speech
Candidates in our Running Women project took to social media and TV to share their views of President Donald Trump and his first State of the Union address.