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Women and the 2006 Elections: Moving Forward

Date: December 7, 2006

Time: 12:15 PM

220 Fifth Avenue, 5th Floor
New York NY 10001

Women played a critical role in the 2006 elections and are poised to grow in influence as political players-- as voters, elected leaders and contributors--to drive progressive change now and as we move toward the 2008 elections.

This Forum, the second in the Women's Empowerment Forum Series, was co-sponsored by Demos and the National Council for Research on Women. Women and the 2006 Elections: Moving Forward looked at what's different for women and political power in light of the results of the 2006 elections and spotlight the dynamics that will be important for 2008. The discussion was led by leading pollster, Ethel Klein, Principal of EDK Associates and author of several books on the gender gap who will provide an analysis of the women's vote. Panelists looked at issues of concern to women as voters, including: the political positioning of women as candidates, Asian women's concerns, women as powerful fundraisers, the challenge of communicating issues women care deeply about in an election season and pressing for greater accountability from politicians. Linda Tarr-Whelan, Demos' Distinguished Senior Fellow for Women's Empowerment set the stage.

The panelists included:

• An Analysis of Women and the 2006 Election Results - Ethel Klein, Principal, EDK Associates
• Issues Impacting Asian Women Voters - Courtney Chappell, Policy and Programs Director, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF)
• Women as Candidates and Political Leaders - State Senator Liz Krueger, New York State Senator 26th District
• Unfinished Business: Women's Issues - Anna Wadia, Consultant to the National Council for Research on Women
• Women and Money - Sarah Kovner, Advisor to non-profits and political candidates

With: Linda Tarr-Whelan

Tags: Women's Leadership Initiative