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162 years apart, these voices affirm the same truth: gender equality is essential to a just and thriving society. #WomensHistoryMonth

Results from the March 10th Primary in Mississippi Primary elections were held on Tuesday in Mississippi.

The full post is available here: cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/results...

Primary elections were held yesterday in Mississippi. Mississippi will remain the only state that has NEVER sent a woman to the U.S. House. 👀

Ready to Run® Landing Page Ready to Run® is a non-partisan campaign training program to encourage women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign, or get involved in public life in other ways.

TDG President Tara Dowdell will be a featured speaker at this year’s Ready to Run New Jersey Conference on March 20-21, hosted by @cawp-ru.bsky.social

Registration is still open: cawp.rutgers.edu/programs-inv...

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth & #IWD ♀️, we’re highlighting our 2024 collab with Rutgers University’s @cawp-ru.bsky.social.

We provided data for Women, Money & Politics Watch, analyzing female candidate fundraising & donor demographics. The latest: cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...

Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at CAWP.

Results from the March 3rd Primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas Primary elections were held on Tuesday in three states: Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas.

Full results for women candidates in these races are available here: cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/results....

There are multiple races featuring women candidates that remain too close to call and the page will update once decided.

No sign of gains for women in the first primaries of 2026... Primary elections were held yesterday in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas.

Already available on Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026 is the National View: Congressional Elections, providing campaign finance data for all contests for U.S. House and Senate seats. Explore this comprehensive and interactive resource at cawp.rutgers.edu/research/caw...

Today, we launched Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026 following gender implications in campaign finance, from donor and recipient perspectives, throughout the 2026 election season.

It’s officially primary season: six states are voting this March. Check CAWP’s upcoming coverage for primary results, the latest data, candidate highlights, and what this means for women in politics.

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who shaped our political institutions, reflect on those who broke barriers and built power, and recommit to advancing women’s political leadership at every level. We'll be sharing the words of women leaders throughout the month, so stay tuned.

Bonnie Watson Coleman: Celebrating a Career of Public Service About the Event Join us in honoring Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, who is serving her sixth term in the United States House of Representatives, the continuation of a career in public service adv...

Join us to celebrate a true trailblazer in New Jersey politics.

📅 Monday, April 13 | 7:00 PM
📍 New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) | 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
🎟️ Free and open to the public | RSVP required: cawp.rutgers.edu/events/Lipman2026

VENUE UPDATE: Due to overwhelming interest, the 2026 Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership has been moved to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

#ICYMI. Read more via @19thnews: 19thnews.org/2026/01/ilha...

During the first week of Ramadan, and Black History Month, these words from Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress, remind us that a diversity of experiences leads to a more robust democracy.

Event Registration Faculty Book Launch Elect Women for a Change: The Path to Gender Parity in Politics By Professor Mona Lena Krook Featuring a presentation on the book, as well as remarks from groups and programs on...

📅 Wednesday, February 25 | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Room 010, Kathleen W. Ludwig Global Village Living Learning Center (Rutgers–New Brunswick)
🎟️ RSVP: forms.gle/4fmg6Epw3oCp...

Join us for a faculty book launch celebrating “Elect Women for a Change: The Path to Gender Parity in Politics” with Rutgers political scientist Mona Lena Krook. Krook will share insights from her global research on what it takes to build real, inclusive political power.

Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, featured in our 2024 Black Women’s Politics Research Spotlight: cawp.rutgers.edu/blog/black-w...

Resources for Covering Women in the 2026 Elections

Keep an eye on our social media and newsletters for updates!

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Welcome to Election Watch 2026! With primaries for congressional, statewide, and state legislative races beginning March 3rd, we’ll share resources to help you follow the 2026 elections and the women candidates working to secure their seats.

Last week, TDG President Tara Dowdell had the pleasure of attending the @cawp-ru.bsky.social Women of Power networking reception with special guests NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell. It’s spaces like these that remind us we are stronger together.

📅 Monday, April 13 | 7:00 PM
📍 Rutgers Academic Building (East Wing, Room 2400) | Rutgers–New Brunswick
🎟️ Free + open to the public | RSVP required: cawp.rutgers.edu/events/Lipman2026

SAVE THE DATE for the 2026 Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership: “Bonnie Watson Coleman: Celebrating a Career of Public Service.” U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be in conversation with veteran political strategist Donna Brazile.

Analilia Mejia has officially won last week's NJ-11 U.S. House Democratic primary. Will NJ elect a new congresswoman in the special general election on April 16th?

Our latest data on women in state legislatures is available: cawp.rutgers.edu/data/levels-...
Read the full article: www.njspotlightnews.org/2026/01/new-...

Happy Black History Month. All month long, we’ll be spotlighting quotes from Black women in politics. Follow along as we honor their words and their impact.

Find out more at our 2026 state legislature facts page: cawp.rutgers.edu/data/levels-...

Where does your state rank for women's representation?

Center for American Women and Politics Providing knowledge and resources to enhance women's power in public life and expand the diversity of women in politics and government.

We’re excited to share our newly redesigned website, created to make our research, data, and programs more accessible than ever. Come explore at cawp.rutgers.edu.