Electing Mayors, Excluding Women? Direct Elections and the Increasing Legislative–Executive Gender Gap in Local Politics
Published online on March 04, 2026
Abstract
Urban Affairs Review, Ahead of Print.
While the gender disparities between legislative and executive positions at the national level are well-examined, far less attention has been paid to the gender gap between local councilors and mayors. This research note aims to illuminate the local ...
While the gender disparities between legislative and executive positions at the national level are well-examined, far less attention has been paid to the gender gap between local councilors and mayors. This research note aims to illuminate the local ...