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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 2018
Page
11
In Johnson County 23 women sought council seats in 2017 with 16 elected. Readying for 2021 waves, Ready to Run Iowa notes a surge in participation with six sessions and 172 visitors statewide. Newly elected officials Jennifer Goings Christine Peters discuss motivation and impact.
A chart tracks the number of women candidates in the last five Johnson County city council elections excluding write-ins and winners. Amy Nielsen, now a state representative, notes women have shown willingness to take formal leadership roles in work and community. In North Liberty she aimed to join a female majority on the council if elected.
The Center for American Women and Politics reports a rise in women eyeing Congress and governorships one year from the 2018 midterms. House candidates jump from 181 in 2016 to 354. Senate 19 to 38. 68 women identified as potential governors. Differences by party and race noted, with optimism for diversity and shifts in candidacy.
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