Women in Leadership: The Mobilization of Women in Politics

Future Forum | Jun, 20 2018 6:30PM - 7:30PM

LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin #DIG14308-059.

On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the LBJ Future Forum hosted a conversation on the historic mobilization of women in politics.

Our panelists included:

  • Sheryl Cole, Attorney, former Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Austin, and candidate for House District 46
  • MJ Hegar, Decorated Air Force veteran, advocate for equality in the military, and candidate for Congressional District 31
  • Gina Ortiz Jones, Former Air Force intelligence officer, candidate for Congressional District 23
  • Randan Steinhauser, a GOP strategist and co-founder of Steinhauser Strategies, LLC

The conversation was moderated by Alexa Ura, demographics reporter for The Texas Tribune.

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LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin #DIG14320-008.
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LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin #DIG14320-033.
LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin #DIG14320-049.

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On Wednesday, June 20, 2018, the Future Forum held a conversation on the historic mobilization of women in politics, featuring some of the leading candidates for office, both congressional and Texas House, in the midterm elections this November.

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