Latinas in American politics: changing and embracing political tradition

Part I. National elections: beliefs, campaign strategies, electability, and legislative strength

Is there a gender divide: exploring Latinas' political worlds and the intersectional dimensions / John Garcia

Una ventaja? A survey experiment of the viability of Latina candidates / Jessica Lavariega Monforti and Sarah Allen Gershon

Voter stereotypes of Latino and Latina candidates / Ivy A. M. Cargile, Jennifer L. Merolla, and Jean Reith Schroedel

Latina legislators in Congress: assessing the experiences and influence of the first generation of Latina lawmakers / Walter Clark Wilson and Juan Urbano

Virtually shaking hands and kissing babies: congressional candidates and social media campaigns / Samantha L. Hernandez

Part II. State elections: political ascension, campaigns, communication, and governing

Networked representation: Latina legislators on twitter / Jose Marichal

Advantage and disadvantages for Latina officeholders: the case of New Mexico / Julia Marin Hellwege and Christine Marie Sierra

"Liberal Leticia" and the race for Texas lieutenant governor / Sharon A. Navarro

Latina political leaders in Rhode Island: patterns of recruitment, ambition, and constraint / Lizeth Gonzalez and Tony Affigne

Latina intersectionality and race-gendering in Texas' legislative process / Patricia D. Lopez.