women in politics

In 2021, about 31% of Ohio legislators were women. Last year, that number dipped to 28.8%. One of the greatest challenges is women running for public office must deal with double standards, a local expert told WYSO.

There are two things the voters of Ohio have never done – elect an African American or a woman to the United States Senate. You can't blame the voters...

This episode originally aired on Nov. 17, 2020.The historic victory of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has underscored the expanding opportunities for…

The historic victory of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has underscored the expanding opportunities for women in politics, from running to office to…

The number of GOP women elected in 2020 pales in comparison with Democrats' numbers, but their increased representation may attest to the power of focused recruitment efforts.

The latest round of women's marches is against the filling of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Supreme Court seat. It's also an opportunity for activists to take stock as the stakes of the election loom.

Elizabeth Warren says she would serve as Joe Biden's running mate. Whether gender blocked her own path to the nomination is a key question for many Democrats — and a complicated one.

The New Year will bring an historic occasion in Reynoldsburg, as three African American women take seats on the suburb’s city council for the first time.…

When Kellyanne Conway, White House counselor for President Donald Trump, took the stage at the Ohio Republican Party State dinner the very first topic of…

The 2018 election attracted hundreds of women candidates around the country and in Ohio for a variety of offices. An effort called “Ready To Run” hopes to…