Women, We Need You to Run For Office!

by Ana Sofia KnaufA group of 48 progressive women gathered to learn how to run for office during an EMILY's List training on July 8. Some women were already running for office, while others were considering making a move into politics. Courtesy of EMILY's List
By the May 19 candidate filing deadline for the August primary election, 31 women put in their names to run for public office in King County. By contrast, 55 men filed in the races. Of the women who submitted their candidacy, less than hal