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This volume examines when and how Latinas run for political office at the national and state level. Contributors further this analysis by examining the ways Latinas are covered in the news, how they are compared to other political candidates, and how they act once in the legislature.
List of contents
Foreword, Carol Hardy-Fanta
Introduction
Part 1. National Elections: Beliefs, Campaign Strategies, Electability, and Legislative Strength
Chapter 1: Is there a Gender Divide: Exploring Latinas' Political Worlds and the Intersectional Dimensions, John Garcia
Chapter 2: Una Ventaja? A Survey Experiment of the Viability of Latina Candidates, Jessica Lavariega Monforti and Sarah Allen Gershon
Chapter 3: Voter Stereotypes of Latino and Latina Candidates, Ivy A. M. Cargile, Jennifer L. Merolla, and Jean Reith Schroedel
Chapter 4: Latina Legislators in Congress: Assessing the Experiences and Influence of the First Generation of Latina Lawmakers, Walter Clark Wilson and Juan Urbano
Chapter 5: Virtually Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies: Congressional Candidates and Social Media Campaigns, Samantha L. Hernandez
Part 2. State Elections: Political Ascension, Campaigns, Communication, and Governing
Chapter 6: Networked Representation: Latina Legislators on Twitter, Jose Marichal
Chapter 7: Advantage and Disadvantages for Latina Officeholders: The Case of New Mexico, Julia Marin Hellwege and Christine Marie Sierra
Chapter 8: "Liberal Leticia" and the Race for Texas Lieutenant Governor, Sharon A. Navarro
Chapter 9: Latina Political Leaders in Rhode Island: Patterns of Recruitment, Ambition, and Constraint, Lizeth Gonzalez and Tony Affigne
Chapter 10: Latina Intersectionality and Race-Gendering In Texas' Legislative Process, Patricia D. Lopez
Conclusion
About the author
Sharon A. Navarro is associate professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Samantha L. Hernandez is a PhD student in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University.
Leslie A. Navarro is a strategic advisor for organizations and higher education institutions on accreditation, planning, program development, and organizational culture and a former college president.
Summary
This volume examines when and how Latinas run for political office at the national and state level. Contributors further this analysis by examining the ways Latinas are covered in the news, how they are compared to other political candidates, and how they act once in the legislature.
