2011 Election Information from National Organization for Women Political Action Committees (NOW/PAC)

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2011 Elections

Candidate Profiles: Read biographies of NOW PACs endorsed candidates.

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Birth Control Remains Legal: Mississippi Voters Reject Draconian "Personhood" Initiative

Women's rights supporters around the country applaud Mississippi voters for rejecting Initiative 26, a measure that would have defined personhood as beginning at fertilization in that state's constitution. Initiative 26 would have banned common birth control methods and infertility treatments used by women who are not pregnant.

Candidate Profile: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore. 1st Congressional District)

Suzanne Bonamici (D) is running a special election, following the resignation of Rep. David Wu. The primary is this Nov. 8 quickly followed by a general election on Jan. 31, 2012. Oregon has had no women in their congressional delegation in recent years making Bonamici's candidacy especially important for women's rights supporters.

NOW Congratulates NOW/PAC-endorsed candidate Janice Hahn on Run-Off Victory

Hahn (D) emphatically defeated Tea Party darling Craig Huey (R) in a run-off election in California's 36th District on Tuesday, July 12. The run-off followed a May 17 special election primary for the seat vacated by retiring Rep. Jane Harman (D).

Candidate Profile: Janice Hahn (D-CA, 36th Congressional District)

NOW/PAC has proudly endorsed Democrat Janice Hahn as she challenges Craig Huey (R) in a July 12 run-off election for California's 36th Congressional District seat. The run-off follows the special election for the seat, vacated by retiring Rep. Jane Harman (D).

Sexist, Racist Video Gives Presidential Candidates Opportunity to Take Action Against Bigoted Campaign Tactics

As if right on cue, the 'Give us your cash, B--ch!' video popped up this week to prove that sexism and racism are alive and kicking this election season.

NOW Congratulates Hochul on Breakthrough Win in New York Special Election

In a New York special election Tuesday, May 24, NOW/PAC-endorsed candidate Kathy Hochul (D) decisively won the open House seat in the state's traditionally Republican 26th District.

NOW/PAC Endorses Kathy Hochul in New York's Special Election May 24

NOW/PAC is proud to endorse Kathy Hochul (D), who is running for the open House seat in New York's 26th congressional district in the May 24 Special Election. The race has been receiving national attention, as new polls show Hochul with a slight lead in this traditionally Republican district

Pennsylvania NOW PAC Endorsements

The 2011 Pennsylvania Primaries are on Tuesday, May 17, so get informed NOW by checking out the candidates who have been endorsed by the Pennsylvania NOW Political Action Committee.

NOW Equality PAC and Chicago NOW PAC Endorse Carol Moseley Braun for Mayor of Chicago

Former Ambassador and Senator Carol Moseley Braun has an impressive resume of 25 years of public service fighting for the rights of women at the local, state, national and international level.