Only 32 U.S. states have had a woman governor. Virginia will mark the 33rd when either Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears wins the gubernatorial election in November. To date, 51 (31D, 20R) women have served as state governors. In addition, women have served as governors of Guam and Puerto Rico. The first woman governor in 17...

This year’s primary debates provide us — for the first time this cycle — with an opportunity to observe and evaluate gender and intersectional dynamics among presidential contenders in a setting where they are directly engaging with each other. Here are some tips of how to watch this week’s debates with a gender lens. 1.Observe the optics of the debate stage...

THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE FINAL COUNTS FOR U.S. HOUSE NOMINEES INCLUSIVE OF THE RESULTS OF THE LOUISIANA JUNGLE PRIMARY THAT WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022. ALL OTHER DATA AND PREDICTIONS ARE AS OF THE ORIGINAL PUBLICATION DATE. September 13, 2022 marked the end of the regular primary election season of 2022 and Louisiana’s congressional contests...