Women of all ages and political affiliations — particularly millennials and women of color—have become more politically engaged since 2016, a trend that is likely to continue in the 2020 cycle.

Our new Gender on the Ballot research gives further insights into what motivates women and how they plan to participate this year.

Read the memo here the press release here, and Axios coverage here.

Join the Women & Politics Institute and the Barbara Lee Family Foundation for a panel discussion on women's political participation in 2020.  We will present the findings from our new Gender on the Ballot poll of likely voters and learn more about what's driving women voters to step up and stand out in the political process.

Panelists Include:

Kate Jeffers, Associate, Benenson Strategy Group
Amanda Hunter, Research and Communications Director, Barbara Lee Family Foundation
Alexis McCammond, Politics Reporter, Axios
Betsy Fischer Martin, Executive Director, Women & Politics Institute (Moderator)

American University Main Campus, Kerwin Hall, Room 301

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