Why Women Run From Office • 2016 Kenderdine Lecture
Why Women Run From Office (and how that can change)
The United States has never had a female president, women make up less than 20 percent of the U.S. Congress, and the numbers aren’t much better at the state and local level. The reason, according to conventional wisdom, is that female candidates face gender bias from the media and voters. But according to the largest-ever study of women running for congressional office in the U.S., that’s no longer true. The research argues that when more women run, more women will win.
Join keynote speaker Dr. Danny Hayes (Associate Professor of Political Science at George Washington University and Fellow at the Women & Politics Institute at American University) as he discusses this topic, followed by a talkback panel response by members of the local community led by Fran Rodriguez, President of the League of Women Voters of Lancaster County.
About the Speaker
Why Women Run for Office (and how that can change)
2016 Harriet Kenderdine Lecture
Thursday, October 6, 2016 • 7:00PM
Lehr Dining Room • Bolger Conference Center
40 James Street, Millersville
About the Kenderdine Lectureship
The Harriet Kenderdine League of Women Voters Lecture Series was established by the League of Women Voters of Lancaster County to create a lecture series related to public affairs, politics, or government.
The League of Women Voters of Lancaster County
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.
The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles.
- Voters Service/Citizen Education: we present unbiased nonpartisan information about elections, the voting process, and issues.
- Action/Advocacy: we are also nonpartisan, but, after study, we use our positions to advocate for or against particular policies in the public interest
Directions & Parking
Parking is available in the James Street lot, accessible by taking George Street south toward the Student Memorial Center. After the street curves to the left, the James Street lot is on the left.