Historic firsts in U.S. elections: trailblazing candidates in gubernatorial, congressional, and mayoral campaigns
In: Race, ethnicity, and gender in politics and policy
Historic firsts in U.S. elections : an introduction / Evelyn M. Simien -- Andrew Gillum's quest to become Florida's first Black governor / Sharon Wright Austin -- Ilhan Omar : breaking barriers for Muslim, Somali American, and immigrant women / Stefanie Chambers and Laurel Elder -- Ayanna Pressley : change can't wait / Lauren E. Jones and Evelyn M. Simien -- Rashida Tlaib : a symbol and shampion for Detroit / Michael Minta -- Mayor London Breed and the limits of governing while Black and female in San Francisco / Chelsea Jones, Crystal Robertson, and Lorrie Frasure -- Historic firsts in U.S. elections : a conclusion / Evelyn M. Simien.