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The Challenges – And Opportunities – Women Candidates Face As They Run For Office

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U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., speaks after delivering her signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State's office Tuesday, May 29, 2018,
U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz., speaks after delivering her signatures to the Arizona Secretary of State’s office Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the Capitol in Phoenix. McSally is officially running as a Republican for U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Jeff Flake. Women running for office have crossed another threshold with a record number of candidates for the U.S. Senate. In the two major parties, 42 women are expected to have qualified for 19 Senate seats. AP Photo/Matt York

Women face unique opportunities and challenges when they run for elected office. We discuss trends on the campaign trail involving women candidates and the role of the #MeToo Movement this election season.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Breann Schossow Producer
  • Michael Dieringer Technical Director
  • Amanda Hunter Guest

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