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Planned Parenthood Names Leana Wen, a Doctor, Its New President

Leana Wen, who replaces Cecile Richards, won praise for her steadying hand as Baltimore’s health commissioner during the city’s convulsive protests in 2015.

‘And I’m a Mom.’ Candidates and Voters Warm to Kids on the Trail

Women running for office used to keep their children in the background. Now they are pushing back on that bias, arguing that motherhood is an asset.

When the Resistance Meets the Polls: A Historic Week for Women Politicians

In an election year already dominated by a surge of women, and L.G.B.T. candidates, this week’s Democratic primary signaled that zeal is translating into votes.

‘Don’t Run This Year’: The Perils for Republican Women Facing a Flood of Resistance

The energy in the midterms is working against female Republican candidates who are reluctant or unable to claim any advantage to being a woman among voters.

The Women Who Could Shatter Ceilings in Governors’ Races This Year

“If they think you’re nice they think you can’t run their state,” said one former governor. Women running for governor hope this is the year they'll finally break through.

These Women Could Shatter Glass Ceilings in Governors’ Races

“If they think you’re nice they think you can’t run their state,” said one former governor. Women running for governor hope this is the year they'll finally break through.

Forget Suits. Show the Tattoo. Female Candidates Are Breaking the Rules.

After years of being told to put on a suit and recite their résumé, women running for office are now revealing themselves in more complex ways.

These Ads Reveal How Women Candidates Are Changing Campaigns

Candidates like Abby Finkenauer are ditching ads showing them in pantsuits and instead focusing on their personal stories.

Is This the Year Women Break the Rules and Win?

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s victory may be more one-off than wave, but her stunning win has raised hopes for other female candidates.

Why Trump Voters Supported Trump

“The Great Revolt,” by Salena Zito and Brad Todd, allows Trump backers to speak in their own voices.