Contest Winners

In late July, the She Should Run campaign announced a contest to give away ten signed copies of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s book Living History.  We were overwhelmed by the number of fantastic nominations we received in response to that contest and today we’re proud to announce the winners!

From dedicated teachers to successful businesswomen to community activists and experienced political operatives, we’re confident that with the help and encouragement of WCF and their friends and family, these women will make great candidates for public office.

Here’s a brief description of each of the ten winners of our nomination contest.  Do these women remind you of someone you know?  Click here to nominate her now.



  • Linda J. was nominated by her sister Paula who describes her as a dedicated teacher and an advocate for both students and teachers.  


  • Barbara M. runs a program in Florida that trains high school aged girls to be leaders in their communities and her friend Louis thinks she should run for office.  Her leadership program gives girls the skills they need to be confident in their capabilities and avoid negative peer pressure.


  • Elizabeth D.’s husband thinks she should run for Illinois State Representative.  As her husband said “Elizabeth has the ability to zoom right to the heart of a problem and discuss it honestly and matter-of-factly."

  • Cynthia P. is “the type of woman who will walk door to door in rain and snow for a candidate” and her daughter Sarah thinks it’s time she ran a campaign of her own.  


  • Janine B. has a strong background in local politics and activism.    As a member of her city’s Planning Board, Janine used her understanding of the legal concerns facing municipalities help improve the city.


  • Jene M. has been active in protecting the environment in her community.  Whether it’s fighting for alternatives to toxics, advocating against a nuclear power plant, or helping to restore salmon in the rivers and streams in her community  - Jene has worked tirelessly to help make a her community a better place to live.


  • Heidi V. has been working in politics for over 20 years – most recently working on climate change policy in Colorado.  Now her friend Krista thinks she should take the next step and run for office herself.   


  • Maricha F.’s sister Danny describes her as “committed to honesty and integrity in public service.” Her work ethic and community activism make her well-suited to begin a career as an elected official.


  • Jeanette P. has experience in the private sector, non-profits, and political worlds.  Her friend LeAnn thinks this breadth of experience and commitment to diversity and fairness would make her an excellent candidate for office.


  • Katherine L. was described by her friend Darlene as “a born leader… people respond to her energy and enthusiasm for getting the job done.”