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...

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-...

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.

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’s Debbie Walsh on Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s retirement: rollcall.com/2025/11/06/p...

Read more: abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/ele...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

📊 Tracking women candidates in tomorrow’s elections? Explore CAWP’s data, fact sheets, and election summaries: 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.

Next Tuesday, elections for statewide elective executive and state legislative offices will be held in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as mayoral elections around the country that could yield historic firsts for women’s representation. Stay informed with CAWP’s latest data and analysis.

As voters tune into tonight's New Jersey gubernatorial debate, and tomorrow's Virginia gubernatorial debate, our 2024 resource, Debate Watching with a Gender Lens, provides insights on how to view a political debate. cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/debate-...

Friendly reminder, New Jersey. We have an election coming up. October 14: Voter registration deadline⁠ October 25 – November 2: Early In-Person Voting Period⁠ October 28: Vote-by-mail ballot application deadline⁠ November 4: Election Day! (6am-8pm)⁠

Read the full article: jerseyindependent.com/Elections/20... Get the context on women veteran milestones in American politics in our blog post: cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/woman-v...

Susana Martinez, a Latina Republican, was elected governor of New Mexico in November 2010, the first Latina and one of the first women of color chief executives in the country.. #LatinaLeadership #WomenInPolitics #NewMexico #NMPolitics #HispanicHeritageMonth

Adelita Grijalva has won the special election in Arizona's 7th Congressional District. She will become the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress. When she is sworn in, there will be new records for the number of Latinas serving in Congress (20) and the House (19).

Will Adelita Grijalva become the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress next Tuesday? We’ll be watching for the results. Read more: www.forbes.com/sites/kellyd...

Today, we continue to work towards political parity to live up to our constitutional ideals. #ConstitutionDay

Did you know that women voters have outvoted men for more than four decades? On National Voter Registration Day get registered and register a friend: www.nonprofitvote.org/get-register...

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we’re celebrating key milestones achieved by Latinas in American politics in the 21st century.

Save the Date for the Susan N. Wilson NEW Leadership® New Jersey summer institute: June 5 - 9, 2026. Learn more about NEW Leadership®: www.cawp.rutgers.edu/newleadership

Michelle Cottle, national politics writer and podcast host for @nytopinion.nytimes.com, spoke with CAWP’s Debbie Walsh on voter attitudes around women in the executive branch. Read Cottle’s op-ed: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/o...

What’s ahead on the path to political parity? Find out with CAWP’s running list of potential women candidates in the 2026 elections. CAWP’s The Buzz 2026 is available now. cawp.rutgers.edu/election-wat...

CAWP Grant Recipient Dr. Celeste Montoya shares her findings about the opportunities and challenges that Latinas have and continue to face on the path to the Colorado statehouse. Read the full brief: cawp.rutgers.edu/opportunitie...

In 1980, only 1 woman of color served as a big-city mayor (Eunice Sato of Long Beach, CA). Today, 37 women serve in the top 100 most populous cities, including 15 women of color. Progress…but not parity. #WomenInPolitics #TBT Explore our historical data here: cawp.rutgers.edu/election-wat...

Exploring new ideas at the intersection of gender and politics? 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 19th Amendment reached full ratification 105 years ago today when Tennessee became the threshold state to ratify, but the fight for equal access to the ballot is far from over. #19thAmendment #WomensVote

It’s 2025 but the 2026 election has already begun. Today, CAWP unveiled our 2026 Buzz list, tracking women gearing up campaigns for next year's congressional, gubernatorial, and statewide elections. Get the first look at 2026 with CAWP's Buzz list: cawp.rutgers.edu/election-wat...

The right to vote wasn't given. It was fought for. And it's not up for debate. Learn more about women voters from CAWP: cawp.rutgers.edu/facts/voters

📢New Brief on CAWP-Supported Research: Dr. Celeste Montoya combines data and firsthand interviews to uncover key insights about Latina political pathways in Colorado. Read more: cawp.rutgers.edu/opportunitie...

New Brief on CAWP-Supported Research: CAWP grant recipients Michelle Bueno Vásquez & Andrene Wright-Johnson investigate the characteristics most valued in social movement leaders and, more particularly, the influence of phenotypical differences on evaluations of Black women social movement leaders.

Signed on this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act prohibited racial discrimination in voting. Protecting voting rights is protecting democracy. #VRAAnniversary #WomenVote

Read about the Black Women in American Politics 2025 report in @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/p... Explore the full report and interactive data at cawp.rutgers.edu and higherheightsleadershipfund.org.

🚨 New Report Released: ‪@higherheights.bsky.social and CAWP have released "Black Women in American Politics 2025", the nation’s most comprehensive look at the status of Black women’s political leadership.

In 2005, 8 women served as governors. Today, 12 women lead their states (8 Democrats and 4 Republicans). This November, at least one new woman will be elected governor. Progress…but not parity. #WomenInPolitics #TBT Explore our historical data here: cawp.rutgers.edu/election-wat...