Rural Women in Politics: Campaign Financing for Female Candidates in Iowa (Version 2)

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Brief Overview

Despite substantial research on women in politics and fundraising, little is known about rural women in politics. This project investigates how rural women fare in politics, specifically in terms of campaign finance.

Authors

• Clenia De Mattia, Iowa State University

• Amy Erica Smith, Iowa State University

• Allan Bubna, Iowa State University