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Illinois women face uphill fight in male dominated politics
Key figures including Corinne Wood, Nancy Netsch, and Judy Topinka outline barriers for women in Illinois state politics. They discuss party backing, gender stereotypes, and the demanding campaign life. Schlafly criticizes voter views while analysts note leadership fit and timing may eventually yield a female governor. several women recount personal experiences and resilience.
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Topinka
Republican Party
Netsch
Democratic Party
Northwestern University School of Law
Schlafly
Steve Brown
Michael J. Madigan
Chicago
Madigan
Brown
Duane Noland
Blue Mound
Illinois
Wood
Didrickson
Illinois University
Carbondale
House
Barbara Flynn Currie
Dchicago
Noland
Seifert
Washington, D.C
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