Our Research

2010 was a turning point in the foundation’s 12 years of non-partisan research on women’s gubernatorial campaigns. Women candidates ran on a more level playing field, as voters prioritized more gender-neutral traits than in past years. In fact, now more than ever, gender may be a strategic asset in women’s campaigns for executive office.

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Our Current Research:

Turning Point

Since 1999, The Barbara Lee Family Foundation has underwritten and published extensive research on the relationship between gender and campaigns for executive office. This series of comprehensive guidebooks is available in hard copy, pdf, and here on our website.