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Natalie Tennant testifies during a Senate Water and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill on February 4, 2014 in Washington, DC.

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Natalie Tennant

By Anna Brand

09/02/14 10:14AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates – Democrats and Republicans – running for office in 2014. read more

Keep the dream alive. pic.twitter.com/yU1p6EC337
— Wendy Davis (@WendyDavisTexas) August 28, 2014

Attorney General Candidates Debate At The Boston Globe

Mass. candidate: Sorry for 'unbecoming' comment

By David Ingram

08/28/14 02:09PM

The race to become Massachusetts’ next attorney general is getting nasty, with women’s rights group alleging sexism against the Democratic female candidate, Maura Healey. read more

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Lucy Flores

By Anna Brand

08/22/14 10:06AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates – Democrats and Republicans – running for national office in 2014. read more

Hitting the road to visit families & businesses in Central MI to talk about our plan to put Michigan First! #MISen pic.twitter.com/9V6j3jXmeG
— Terri Lynn Land (@TerriLLand) August 28, 2014

Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the weekly Republican policy luncheon on April 16, 2013 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Grimes blasts McConnell over Farm Bill, committee attendance

By Michael LaRosa

08/21/14 02:19PM

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell isn't shy about wanting a promotion come November when his party stands a chance at re-taking control of the U.S. Senate and elevating McConnell to the position of Majority Leader. read more

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Kay Hagan

By Anna Brand

08/07/14 10:26AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates -- Democrats and Republicans -- running for national office in 2014. read more

I took the #ALSicebucketchallange! I challenge @MikeGousha @MarkbellingShow and Mike Crute of @devilradio http://t.co/ayVnzQyDKb
— Mary Burke (@Burke4WI) August 16, 2014

U.S. Senate candidate and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D-KY) campaigns in advance of the state's Democratic primary, May 18, 2014.

'30 in 30': Women candidates to watch in 2014 -- Alison Lundergan Grimes

By Anna Brand

08/04/14 10:15AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates -- Democrats and Republicans -- running for national office in 2014. Welcome to day 1! read more

Wisconsin democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke at the Rock County 4-H Fair Thursday July 24, 2014, in Janesville, Wis.

Mary Burke becomes first woman nominated for Wisconsin governor

By Meredith Clark

08/13/14 02:05PM

Mary Burke will officially face off against Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in November after handily winning Tuesday’s Democratic primary election. Burke, a former cabinet member for Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle, became the first woman nominated by a major party for governor in Wisconsin. read more

Democratic candidate for the 2nd Congressional District Emily Cain smiles as the crowd cheers after she was declared the winner in the primary election in Bangor, Maine, June 10, 2014.

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Emily Cain

By Anna Brand

08/05/14 10:08AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates -- Democrats and Republicans -- running for national office in 2014. read more

@AlisonForKY @Team_Mitch Well?
— Andrea (@AGraceMorgan63) July 30, 2014

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Aimee Belgard

By Anna Brand

08/20/14 11:15AM

Over the course of 30 days, msnbc.com will feature notable female candidates – Democrats and Republicans – running for national office in 2014. read more

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker addresses members of the media during a stop at the Madison GOP field office in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, July 23, 2014.

Wisconsin governor's race a 'dead heat'

By Meredith Clark

07/24/14 10:04AM

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has not gained any ground against Democratic challenger Mary Burke, according to a poll released Wednesday. read more

Democrat Alison Grimes Campaigns Ahead Of Kentucky Primary

Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Grimes is in attack mode in new ad

By Anna Brand

07/22/14 03:22PM

The Democratic Senate candidate took jabs at her opponent Sen. Mitch McConnell in a scathing ad featuring an unemployed coal miner. read more

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'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Natalie Tennant

Mass. candidate: Sorry for 'unbecoming' comment

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Lucy Flores

Grimes blasts McConnell over Farm Bill, committee attendance

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Kay Hagan

'30 in 30': Women candidates to watch in 2014 -- Alison Lundergan Grimes

Mary Burke becomes first woman nominated for Wisconsin governor

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Emily Cain

'30 in 30': Women Candidates to Watch in 2014 -- Aimee Belgard

Wisconsin governor's race a 'dead heat'

Kentucky Senate candidate Alison Grimes is in attack mode in new ad

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