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Gender on the Ballot

泭is a nonpartisan project of 51勛圖���s Women & Politics Institute that examines and contextualizes gender dynamics in American politics. Originally co-founded by WPI and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation in 2019, Gender on the Ballot contributes to the dialogue on gender and politics through accessible content from experts and practitioners.

: Maddie McClung, Research and Advocacy Manager at The Women���s Fund of Central Ohio, discusses how women building financial wealth can lead to greater representation in decision-making roles and drive systemic changes that benefit entire communities.

: Sophia Joseph, a student at 51勛圖 argues that Kamala Harris���s loss in the 2024 presidential election was not due to lack of qualifications, but rather the result of deeply rooted racism and misogyny���specifically misogynoir, the intersection of racism and sexism that targets Black women.

Fall 2025 WPPL Courses

These core courses are being offered in Fall 2025 for the Women, Policy and Political Leadership (WPPL)泭泭and泭泭Certificate Programs. View all WPPL courses泭here泭and learn more about the certificate program泭here.

WPI 'Women on Wednesdays' Recaps

Check out all event recaps泭here, or visit our Crowdcast channel泭to watch full replays泭of previous events.

Apr 16: Co-authors Dr. David E. Campbell and Dr. Christina Wolbrecht discussed their new book, , with WPI���s Exec. Director Betsy Fischer Martin. The authors present vast evidence to show that when women hold elected office, they leave enduring impressions on young people across party and gender. .

Oct 16:泭Following a screening of泭Shaking It Up: The Life and Times of Liz Carpenter, co-producers/co-directors泭Christy Carpenter泭WCL/���95 and泭Abby Ginzberg泭discussed the impact and legacy of this influential feminist leader with泭Washington Post泭Political Columnist泭Karen Tumulty泭and泭Zakiya Thomas, President & CEO of the ERA Coalition and Fund for Women's Equality.泭.

Oct 23:泭Nancy LeaMond, EVP泭and Chief Advocacy & Engagement Officer at AARP,泭Margie Omero, Principal at the polling firm GBAO, and泭Kristen Soltis Anderson,泭泭Founding Partner at Echelon Insights,泭discussed findings from their latest She���s the Difference泭泭on issues of importance to women voters 50+ leading up to the 2024 elections. .