Wave of Women Elected Shatters What it Looks Like to Serve in Congress
A record-breaking 110 women were elected to Congress in 2018, and while their policy influence is yet to be determined, their presence is already changing perceptions. Read more.
How 2018 Changed “Authenticity” for Women Candidates
April 15, 2020
"The notion that we are most likeable, and can be most successful, by simply embracing and projecting to the world our most authentic, true beings has long been promoted in almost every realm of American life, except in politics," writes author Jennifer Steinhauer, in her newest Gender on the Ballot blog post following "The Firsts: Virtual Book Talk."
You can watch the full event recap here, and purchase the book here.
"Gender-Neutral Policies are Often Not What They Seem
April 1, 2020
In her new Gender on the Ballot blog post: Amanda Fuchs Miller explains that if we want to have more women in office, we need to ensure that “gender-neutral” policies are updated to eliminate barriers for women.
Gender at the March Primaries
Gender at the Super Tuesday II Primaries
Betsy Fischer Martin examines the gender dynamics in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and Washington.
Gender at the Michigan Primary
March 11, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Michigan primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Mississippi Primary
March 11, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Mississippi primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Utah Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Utah primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Minnesota Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Minnesota primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Colorado Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Colorado primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Maine Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Maine primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Virginia Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Virginia primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Vermont Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Vermont primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the North Carolina Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the North Carolina primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Alabama Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Alabama primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the California Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the California primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Arkansas Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Arkansas primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Oklahoma Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Oklahoma primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Tennessee Primary
March 6, 2020
Look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown at the Tennessee primary, in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Massachusetts Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown of voters in Massachusetts, in her latest Gender on the Ballot post.
Gender at the Texas Primary
March 6, 2020
Take a look at Betsy Fischer Martin's gender breakdown of voter turnout in Texas in her latest Gender on the Ballot post.
Gender on the Debate Stage: February 25th Numbers
February 26, 2020
The two women on the Democratic debate stage, senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, collectively received 28 percent of the questions during the third and final February debate. Read more of Betsy Fischer Martin's analysis of the numbers in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the Nevada Caucus
February 24, 2020
Just like in Iowa and New Hampshire, there was a high gender gap where men were more likely than women to support Sanders (an 8 point gap), and women were more likely than men to support Warren (a 5 point gap). Read more of Betsy Fischer Martin's analysis of the Nevada Caucus in her newest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender on the Debate Stage: February 19th Numbers
February 20, 2020
"For the first time, the two female candidates, Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar, led the debate in speaking time," says Betsy Fischer Martin in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender at the New Hampshire Primary
February 12, 2020
In her analysis of the New Hampshire Democratic primary, Betsy Fischer Martin finds that "one in three Democratic primary voters thought that having a woman as the nominee would make it harder to beat President Trump in the general election."
Gender on the Debate Stage: February 7th Numbers
February 10, 2020
Betsy Fischer Martin has the numbers on the first February Democratic Debates, including that the two women candidates on the stage received "slightly over a quarter of the questions" asked by the debate moderators.
Gender at the Iowa Caucus
February 5, 2020
In her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post, Betsy Fischer Martin writes about the gender implications from the first Democratic primary of the 2020 presidential elections. A key takeaway was that women totaled 58% of the Iowa electorate compared to 42% for men.
The Political Power of Women of Color
January 16, 2020
Shilpa Phadke, Vice President of the Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress and WPI faculty member, writes about her experience at the She the People Presidential Forum and what the 2020 elections mean for women of color.
Gender on the Debate Stage: January Numbers
January 15, 2020
Betsy Fischer Martin crunched the numbers on gender in the latest Democratic primary debate.
1 in 4 Have a Disability - It's Time to See More in Public Office
January 9, 2020
WeLead participant and Disability Civic Engagement Expert Sarah Blahovec expounds on the need to remove barriers so more women with disabilities can run for office.
Recruitment Efforts Rise, and We See them Paying Off in the South
December 23, 2019
WeLead alumna Zandria Haynes highlights gains in women’s political representation in states across the American South.
Gender on the Debate Stage: December Numbers
December 20, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin has the numbers for the December Democratic debate – overall 31 (29%) of the questions posed went to the two women on the stage.
Missing from the Conversations about Tech and Elections? Women.
December 17, 2019
Global Fellow at The Wilson Center Lucina Di Meco delves into one of the findings of her research: the “gigantic blind spot” around women that plagues a growing area of study in politics: the intersection of democracy and technology.
The Gender Gap in Congress - Supply or Demand Problem?
December 4, 2019
American University Assistant Professor Andrew Ballard highlights recent research by a team from AU and Duke University that sought to shed light on the reasons behind the gender discrepancy in the legislature.
Women Candidates Should Receive the Coverage They Deserve
November 25, 2019
"The way candidates are covered impacts how voters make decisions about their qualifications and impacts their electability," says WPI Instructor Amanda Fuchs Miller in her latest Gender on the Ballot blog post.
Gender on the Debate Stage: November Numbers
November 21, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin has the numbers for the November Democratic debate - overall, a great night for women, with 42% of the questions asked going directly to the four women on the debate stage.
How Honest Feedback Helped Me Own My Value
November 1, 2019
WPI instructor Laura Cox Kaplan reflects on how a piece of feedback she received while working at the Treasury Department helped convince her of her own value in the workplace. She hopes her experience can help empower other women to “take big risks like running for office.”
Gender on the Debate Stage: October Numbers
October 16, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin crunches the numbers for the October Democratic debate. The biggest takeaways: Elizabeth Warren had the most speaking time of any candidate, 38% of questions posed went to one of the four women on stage, and 10 minutes were spent debating reproductive rights.
The Evolving Picture of an Elected Official
October 2, 2019
Talking to the next generation of women voters and leaders, WPI adjunct instructor Amanda Fuchs Miller is “both more optimistic about the chances for equal representation and cautious about how much more needs to change to get us there”.
Reactions of Women Voters to the Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearings
September 16, 2019
In light of new sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Betsy Fischer Martin recalls the furor surrounding Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings a year ago, when he proved especially divisive among women.
Gender on the Debate Stage: September Numbers
September 13, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin has the numbers on the September Democratic debate, noting that "30% of the questions posed went to one of the three women on stage: Harris, Klobuchar, or Warren." The biggest shock of the night? ZERO questions on Women's issues.
Watch Out for Abortion...The Sleeper Issue of the 2020 Election Cycle
August 20, 2019
WPI founder Dr. Karen O’Connor lays out the underreported importance of abortion in the 1992 presidential election, and argues that it remains “highly salient to voters” during this current election cycle.
Achieving Parity in Congress - One State at a Time
August 5, 2019
Executive Director of Women In Government and WPI instructor Lucy Gettman looks back at the states’ role in ratifying the 19th Amendment and asserts that women serving in state legislatures today are key to eventual gender parity in Congress.
Betsy Fischer Martin Shares Insights on July Democratic Primary Debate
Betsy Fischer Martin shared her insights of the recent Democratic primary debates.
At the Intersection of 2020: A Lens into Candidate Complexities
July 10, 2019
Vicky Wilkins, Dean of AU's School of Public Affairs, asks why there has been little discussion of intersectionality so far in the 2020 presidential election.
What Qualities Actually Matter to Voters?
June 24, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin breaks down how voters view the leadership potential of male and female candidates.
You Can’t Manage What You Can’t Measure
June 17, 2019
Betsy Fischer Martin shares why WPI is excited to be working with Gender on the Ballot.
