Since 2016, the number of women running for Congress has more than doubled. In fact, in 2018, there are 555 women running for 324 U.S. House, Senate, or governors’ races. For many female voters, it’s important to see a woman in office. And Trump’s continued unpopularity among American women makes them more likely to want to support female candidates at other levels of government.
What’s important to remember too is that even female candidates who don’t win still have a lot to gain by running. They will learn valuable lessons about how to campaign and fundraise, as well as bring up many issues that male candidates might not. They will also gain name recognition, which will make it easier for them to run again in the future.
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it is cool how more women are running for congress now. it is cool to see a group a people push for what they really want.
ReplyDeleteI agree that female candidates who don't win but still run have a lot to gain.
ReplyDeleteIt is very empowering to learn that women are having more active roles in politics and I agree this is very significant in our country's history.
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