Historic Firsts in U.S. Elections: Trailblazing Candidates in Gubernatorial, Congressional, and Mayoral Campaigns - Paperback

by Evelyn M. Simien (Editor)

This book examines barrier-breaking figures across various types of elective offices and constituent groups. For students of politics across the curriculum, this book expands the theoretical capacity of intersectionality research and links it to voter mobilization and electoral success.

Author Biography

Evelyn M. Simien is Professor of Political Science and Director of the Indigeneity, Race, Ethnicity, and Politics (IREP) master's degree iprogram at the University of Connecticut. She received her Ph.D. from Purdue University and specializes in intersectionality research, African-American politics, public opinion, and political behavior.