running for office
Women are winning primaries. What are their chances in the general election?
Some face tough odds
May 16
May 16
Liuba Grechen Shirley, a New York congressional candidate, can use campaign funds to pay for babysitter, FEC rules
The Long Island Democrat has two kids
May 11
May 11
Women won a bunch of primaries on Tuesday. Will that mean more women heading to Congress?
Currently, only 22 women hold Senate seats and 84 hold House seats
May 10
May 10
Rachel Crooks, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her, wins uncontested Ohio House primary
The 35-year-old Democrat will face Republican Bill Reineke in November
May 9
May 9
LaToya Cantrell took the oath of office today, making her New Orleans’ first female mayor
Louisiana now has three black women leading its largest cities
May 7
May 7
Michelle Obama tells women no politician can ‘save us from ourselves’
It is the ‘fearless’ next generation that gives her hope
Somali American state Rep. Ilhan Omar wants to see more women like her in politics
REVIEW | ‘Time for Ilhan’ shows how the intrepid community organizer made history
April 21
April 21
I’m running for Congress. My babysitter is just as important to my team as my campaign manager.
PERSPECTIVE | Campaign funds should also be allowed for child care
Jill McCabe: The president attacked my reputation. It’s time to set the record straight.
OPINION | ‘I have not been free to speak out’
