Features

Lucy Hebron: From Europe to East Texas

Lucy Hebron is the first woman elected County Judge in Wood County, a small county in East Texas.

Dalila Reynoso: "You don't have to be an elected official to make a difference"

Reynoso currently works as a community advocate and organizer for the Texas Jail project.

Vanessa Diosdado: On a mission to diversify voters

Vanessa Diosdado is the youngest candidate and only Hispanic woman running to represent Sulphur Springs City Council.

Dr. Carolyn Salter: Bringing medicine to U.S. Congress

Dr. Carolyn Salter is running for United States House of Representatives, Congressional District 5—a district situated in rural East Texas.

Este Poder team: A cord of three strands is not easily broken

These women formed Este Poder, an organization dedicated to spreading info and making the current system of government understandable.

Armetta Lashun: Rural beginnings lead to urban changes

Through her involvement with campaigns and various organizations, Armetta has managed to reach the whole state of Texas.

Julie Gobble: Running to govern through conversation

Rep. Schaefer's tweets received national attention, and spurred Julie Gobble, a 24-year-old UT Tyler poli sci senior, to run for his seat.

Pamela Phoenix: Leading Change

This year, Pamela Phoenix is hoping to win Councilman Ed Moore’s seat for Tyler City Council District 3.

Barbara Bass: Taking the Stairs in Tyler, TX

A successful plan to enhance the natural beauty of Tyler can be attributed to the woman who organized the initiative: Barbara Bass.

Julie Oliver: On the Road in TX-25

Somewhere on the campaign trail in the 25th congressional district of Texas you’ll find Julie Oliver, the democratic nominee.

Kristen Ishihara: It began with a dog park

As a woman in East Texas politics, Kristen Ishihara is making a difference in her community and giving back in every way she can.

Katie Hicken: "Don't be afraid to have the tough conversations"

Katie Hicken is student at the University of Texas at Tyler who was elected as VP of the UT Tyler Student Government.