The Fight for Partisan Control of Virginia’s State Legislature Continues and Democratic Women are on the Front Line

Last week Virginia held primary elections for seats in the Virginia House of Delegates and state Senate, all of which are up for election this cycle. Currently, Democrats hold the majority in the state Senate, while Republicans hold the majority in the House of Delegates. This November both parties are seeking to gain legislative majorities in both chambers...

Black Women in American Politics 2023

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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Status of Black Women in U.S. Politics
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Results from the Virginia Primaries: Incumbent Departures and Declining Nominees in Virginia Heading into November

LAST UPDATED: 11.7.23 10:00am ET Post primary, 3 (3D) women nominees were disqualified from appearing on the general election ballot and 3 (3R) were added to the general election ballot. As a result of these changes, 28 (21D, 7R) women are major-party nominees for the Senate and 56 (44D, 12R) women are major-party nominees for the Assembly who will compete...

Results from the New Jersey Primaries: With Departures and Losses, Women’s Representation in New Jersey Could Decline

LAST UPDATED: 10.16.23 3:00pm ET Post primary, 3 (3D) women nominees withdrew from the general election and 2 (2D) were added to the general election ballot. As a result of these changes, 22 (15D, 7R) women are major-party nominees for the Senate and 62 (36D, 26R) women are major-party nominees for the Assembly who will compete in the general election. The...

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