Ohio has a remarkably long history of women running for public office and was at the forefront of women’s representation a century ago. However, today, the state lags behind the rest of the nation. In addition to sharing the compelling stories of the state’s diverse trailblazers, Dr. Palmer will explore how Ohio’s unique and complex electoral environment plays a significant role in determining the success of women candidates.

Dr. Barbara Palmer was professor of American politics in the Department of Politics & Global Citizenship at Baldwin Wallace University, near Cleveland, Ohio. She was the creator and Executive Director of the Center for Women & Politics of Ohio and is an expert on women running for public office. Throughout her 30-year career, collaborating with non-profit organizations, Dr. Palmer has worked with over 500 young women across the nation, helping inspire them to get involved in politics. Now semi-retired, she is proud to continue this work and share the stories of women we all need to know about.

This event is sponsored by the Washington County Library, is FREE and open to the public, and will be livestreamed/recorded on our YouTube Channel @CampusMartiusMuseum