From Data to Diversity II: The Demographics of New Jersey's Appointed Officials

by Jean Sinzdak and Chelsea Hill

Part two of CAWP's Data to Diversity project analyzes the demographics of officials appointed to state boards, commissions, and authorities in New Jersey. Specifically, this report focuses on the gender and ethnic diversity of New Jersey's appointed public officials. 

 

 

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From Data to Diversity Project
Research
New Jersey
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Statewide Executive

The Donor Gap

by Kira Sanbonmatsu, Ph.D. 

This interactive experience using data visualizations examines the intersection of campaign finance and gender from both the donor and recipient perspective, with state-by-state analysis and partisan breakdowns. Once again, our campaign finance research shows women lagging men both as donors and in the amounts donated.

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CAWP Women, Money, and Politics Series
Research
Candidates and Campaigns
Political Parties
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Statewide Executive
State Legislature

Mujeres y Movidas: Latina Congressional Candidate Emergence and Experiences in California and Texas

by Anna Sampaio (Professor of Ethnic Studies and Political Science, Santa Clara University, CAWP Research Grantee)

 

Dr. Sampaio explores, through empirical data and interviews with candidates and political professionals, the experiences of Latina congressional candidates in the 2018, 2020, and 2022 elections. She also provides prescriptions founded in this research to enhance Latinas’ political participation and increase the number of Latinas running for office.

 
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Research
Candidates and Campaigns
Political Parties
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Elective Office
Congress

From Data to Diversity I: The Demographics of New Jersey's Elected Officials

by Jean Sinzdak and Chelsea Hill

This report provides a demographic overview of elected officials serving in New Jersey in the first phase of a project created by the New Jersey Legislature.

 

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From Data to Diversity Project
Research
New Jersey
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Congress
State Legislature
Local

Black Women in American Politics 2023

by Kelly Dittmar, Ph.D.

This report from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) and the Higher Heights Leadership Fund outlines the status of Black women in American politics as of June 2023. 

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Research
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Federal Executive
Congress
Statewide Executive
State Legislature
Local

Women in Election 2022: Marking Midterm Progress

by Kelly Dittmar, Ph.D.

This report analyzes women’s electoral success in 2022, focusing on the numbers, and puts it into historical context—with special attention to how 2022 compared to the historic elections that preceded it.

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Research
CAWP Scholar
Candidates and Campaigns
Political Parties
Gender and Race/Ethnicity
Elective Office
Congress
Statewide Executive
State Legislature
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