With more women running for office and winning, learning from those who have gone before offers some important lessons both to those running for office and those who are just starting out. Women in office do make a difference.

Christine Todd Whitman, Author of “It's My Party Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America”

This rich, captivating volume skillfully contextualizes women in politics. Each contribution provides fresh insights that remind us to pay careful attention to the role of ideology, race, media and status as they relate to women’s political fortunes. The book is an excellent addition to political science, communications and women’s studies classes.

Ronnee Schreiber, Author of "Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics"

This fascinating collection of essays provides a rich overview of women’s multiple and diverse contributions to U.S. presidential campaigns. The book’s focus on individual women with prominent roles in the 2016 election reflects an innovative approach that illustrates superbly the complicated and varied ways that gender is at play in contemporary electoral politics.

Susan J. Carroll, Co-author of “A Seat at the Table: Congresswomen's Perspectives on Why Their Presence Matters”, Rutgers University