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The State of Women’s Leadership And How To Continue Changing the Face of U.S. Politics
January 15, 2021, 9:02 am
Note: Statistics on women elected to congressional seats are current as of the date of publication.
Building on the momentum of the 2018 midterm elections, more women particularly women of color and LGBTQ candidates ran for office in 2020 than ever before. Historic wins across political affiliation spanned from state legislatures to the halls of Congress and the White House, most notably with the landmark election of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. These victories come at an important moment for women of color, particularly for Latinas and Black women, who continue to disproportionately feel the health and economic harms of the coronavirus pandemic. Their gains also occur amid a long-overdue national reckoning with race and inequality that has challenged the status quo and permeated political narratives. These women in leadership are poised to set the tone and sh
Cameron Webb tapped to join Biden administration’s COVID-19 Response Team
Webb lost to Rep. Bob Good to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District
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A man who tried to win votes in Central Virginia and Southside Virginia last November will now be serving in the upcoming Biden administration.
Dr. Cameron Webb, a Democrat who ran for the House seat in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District, will be a member of the White House COVID-19 Response team.
Webb lost to Republican Bob Good in that race.
“For the past 18 months, I’ve been inspired to seek greater service motivated by the challenges facing my community. I’m so humbled by this appointment to join the White House at such a time as this. Looking forward to serving & working for an equitable COVID-19 rescue & recovery!” tweeted Webb, announcing his new position.