When Women Vote: Election Reform as a Roadmap to Advance Equality

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This book highlights the challenges faced by Americans, especially women, in navigating the current voting system while advocating for necessary reforms. It emphasizes the importance of enhancing voter access and eliminating bias through compelling stories from women voters and leaders across the nation. The narrative underscores that democracy relies on every vote being counted and every voice being heard, with a strong focus on empowering women from diverse backgrounds to ensure their participation in the political landscape. Prominent figures express their gratitude for the book’s insights. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson emphasizes the need for women to raise their voices in influential spaces. Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman reflects on her family’s history with voting, illustrating the generational importance of women's participation in elections. The book is timely, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of suffrage in 2020, and provides a firsthand look at the obstacles women encounter while voting, along with a comprehensive collection of reforms aimed at improving the voting experience for all women.