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The Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University is the leading source of scholarly research and current data about American women’s political participation.
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Exploring new ideas at the intersection of gender and politics following this election cycle?
The CAWP Series in Gender and American Politics, published by University of Michigan Press, welcomes proposals on a rolling basis. Learn more or connect with the editors: cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...
The CAWP Series in Gender and American Politics, published by University of Michigan Press, welcomes proposals on a rolling basis. Learn more or connect with the editors: cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Exploring new ideas at the intersection of gender and politics following this election cycle?
The CAWP Series in Gender and American Politics, published by University of Michigan Press, welcomes proposals on a rolling basis. Learn more or connect with the editors: cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...
The CAWP Series in Gender and American Politics, published by University of Michigan Press, welcomes proposals on a rolling basis. Learn more or connect with the editors: cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh in Governing Magazine. Read the full article: www.governing.com/politics/bla...
November 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh in Governing Magazine. Read the full article: www.governing.com/politics/bla...
Democratic women’s historic wins in Virginia may have set the stage for policy change in 2026. cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/policy-...
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Democratic women’s historic wins in Virginia may have set the stage for policy change in 2026. cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/policy-...
Women have driven key Democratic pick-ups in 2017, 2018, and now 2025. What does this mean heading into the 2026 midterm elections?
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Women have driven key Democratic pick-ups in 2017, 2018, and now 2025. What does this mean heading into the 2026 midterm elections?
Women lead change, in business and in government. As we celebrate #WomensEntrepreneurship day, we invite you to expand your impact in public leadership.
November 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Women lead change, in business and in government. As we celebrate #WomensEntrepreneurship day, we invite you to expand your impact in public leadership.
Read more in @axios.com: www.axios.com/local/detroi...
November 18, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Read more in @axios.com: www.axios.com/local/detroi...
Why do women across different racial and ethnic communities give (or not give) to political campaigns?
CAWP Senior Scholar Kira Sanbonmatsu dives into 2024 survey data to answer that question, revealing a mix of economic, civic, and political factors that shape women’s giving.
CAWP Senior Scholar Kira Sanbonmatsu dives into 2024 survey data to answer that question, revealing a mix of economic, civic, and political factors that shape women’s giving.
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Why do women across different racial and ethnic communities give (or not give) to political campaigns?
CAWP Senior Scholar Kira Sanbonmatsu dives into 2024 survey data to answer that question, revealing a mix of economic, civic, and political factors that shape women’s giving.
CAWP Senior Scholar Kira Sanbonmatsu dives into 2024 survey data to answer that question, revealing a mix of economic, civic, and political factors that shape women’s giving.
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s retirement: rollcall.com/2025/11/06/p...
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s retirement: rollcall.com/2025/11/06/p...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Adelita Grijalva has been sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Adelita Grijalva has been sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives, becoming the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) has announced that she will retire at the end of her current term in Congress.
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) has announced that she will retire at the end of her current term in Congress.
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh in the @nytimes.com. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
CAWP’s Debbie Walsh in the @nytimes.com. Read more: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and celebrate a historic milestone: for the first time, a woman veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces has been elected governor. Mikie Sherrill (D), a former U.S. Navy officer, will serve as New Jersey’s next governor.
November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor all who have served and celebrate a historic milestone: for the first time, a woman veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces has been elected governor. Mikie Sherrill (D), a former U.S. Navy officer, will serve as New Jersey’s next governor.
Women voters were key to the success of Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in the 2025 elections, according to CAWP’s analysis of exit-poll data. The gender gap in voting fueled decisive victories in both races.
Women Voters Key to Democratic Gubernatorial Wins in 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Women voters were key to the success of Governors-elect Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) in the 2025 elections, according to CAWP’s analysis of exit-poll data. The gender gap in voting fueled decisive victories in both races.
Statement from CAWP Director Debbie Walsh on the announcement from Rep. Nancy Pelosi that she will not seek re-election.
November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Statement from CAWP Director Debbie Walsh on the announcement from Rep. Nancy Pelosi that she will not seek re-election.
Kaohly Her will be the first woman and first AAPI woman mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota.
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Kaohly Her will be the first woman and first AAPI woman mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota.
The number of women governors hit a record level of 14 very briefly earlier this year.
With the election of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, we'll match that record next year.
With the election of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, we'll match that record next year.
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 AM
The number of women governors hit a record level of 14 very briefly earlier this year.
With the election of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, we'll match that record next year.
With the election of Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, we'll match that record next year.
Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey. She will be the first Democratic woman governor of New Jersey and the first woman military veteran to serve as an American governor.
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey. She will be the first Democratic woman governor of New Jersey and the first woman military veteran to serve as an American governor.
Mary Sheffield will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
November 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Mary Sheffield will be the first woman and first Black woman mayor of Detroit, Michigan.
Alicia Johnson has been elected public service commissioner in Georgia's Second Public Commission District. She will be the first Black woman to serve in statewide elective executive office in Georgia.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Alicia Johnson has been elected public service commissioner in Georgia's Second Public Commission District. She will be the first Black woman to serve in statewide elective executive office in Georgia.
Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor of Virginia. She will be the first AAPI woman to hold the office and the first AAPI woman to hold statewide elective executive office in Virginia. Hashmi will also be the first Democratic woman to serve as Virginia’s lieutenant governor.
November 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ghazala Hashmi has been elected lieutenant governor of Virginia. She will be the first AAPI woman to hold the office and the first AAPI woman to hold statewide elective executive office in Virginia. Hashmi will also be the first Democratic woman to serve as Virginia’s lieutenant governor.
Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia. She will be the first woman governor of Virginia.
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Abigail Spanberger has been elected governor of Virginia. She will be the first woman governor of Virginia.
THIS WEDNESDAY: Join the Eagleton Institute of Politics for a post-election panel discussion with political experts, featuring CAWP’s Associate Director Jean Sinzdak!
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
THIS WEDNESDAY: Join the Eagleton Institute of Politics for a post-election panel discussion with political experts, featuring CAWP’s Associate Director Jean Sinzdak!
📊 Tracking women candidates in tomorrow’s elections? Explore CAWP’s data, fact sheets, and election summaries:
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November 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
📊 Tracking women candidates in tomorrow’s elections? Explore CAWP’s data, fact sheets, and election summaries:
cawp.rutgers.edu/news-media/p...
cawp.rutgers.edu/news-media/p...
A historic reversal: Next Tuesday, no matter who wins the governor’s race, New Jersey will elect its first male lieutenant governor, as both major-party running mates are men.
October 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A historic reversal: Next Tuesday, no matter who wins the governor’s race, New Jersey will elect its first male lieutenant governor, as both major-party running mates are men.