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Women Winning Office

An Activist's Guide to Getting Elected

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When Peggy Nash first decided to run for elected office, she had no idea where to start, who to contact, or what the rules were. For those who are underrepresented in political life, politics can seem like a secret society designed to shut them out.

Women Winning Office is a practical handbook for activist women on how to open doors and take their place in the political process. Find out how to build a team, get nominated, inspire volunteers, and canvass voters. Nash draws on her experience in five federal campaigns, as well as the stories of many inspiring Canadian women who have run for office at all levels of government. Some succeeded; some did not. Some faced difficult and painful experiences. Every one of them would do it again.

To make real progressive change, we need to change not only who gets elected in Canada, but how our democracy functions. If you want to find out how to take your desire for a better world into elected office, this book is for you.

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Peggy Nash

Peggy Nash is an advocate for labour rights and social justice in Canadian politics and the labour movement, as a long-time senior negotiator for the CAW (now Unifor). A former president of the federal New Democratic Party, she was a candidate for leader after the untimely death of Jack Layton. A candidate in several federal elections, she served as a Member of Parliament and was named Official Opposition Industry and Finance Critic. Nash is an educator, a frequent media commentator, a founding member of Equal Voice and a co-founder of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Women in the House program.
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 In the Introduction author Peggy Nash explains the premise of the book as a handbook and resource for women looking to become involved in politics and run for office. 3 $0.30

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 In <Why Me? Why You? Nash explores the the challenges surrounding turning ones’ activism and passion into concrete change. The chapter explores why ambition, competition and … 6 $0.60

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 In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new … 7 $0.70

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 In Power Protects Itself Nash explores some of the many barriers women face when entering politics. A few of the barriers examined in the chapter include systemic biases, Westminster … 6 $0.60

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 In When Change is Your Only Option Nash provides a brief history of her own life and how she first became involved in activism and labour politics. Nash describes her time working with the … 8 $0.80

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 In Activism in Movements or Electoral Politics, or Both Nash discusses the need for progressive politicians in office to bring in social, economic, environmental, and political justice into … 9 $0.90

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 In When Is Your Time? Nash explores the issues with waiting for the ‘right time’ to run for office. This chapter primarily focuses on advice for women running for office. 11 $1.10

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 In Party or No Party? Nash examines the decision to support and join a political party for which to run for office. The chapter explores topics such as branding of political parties, differences … 6 $0.60

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 In Choosing Where to Run Nash examines how to choose where to run and to best channel your passion for activism into elected office. This chapter explores topics such as where to run, … 6 $0.60

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 In Winning the Nomination Nash explores how to secure the nomination process. Nash discusses electability, constructing a public narrative, endorsers, communications, and Nash’s own … 10 $1.00

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 In Building Your Team Nash explains how to build a campaign team. The chapter discusses politics as a team sport, forming your inner circle, diversity in your team, payment, and the key team … 10 $1.00

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 In Volunteers Nash explores why people volunteer and the role they play in elections. The chapter explores the motives for volunteering, where to find volunteers, who can be a volunteer, … 9 $0.90

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 In Local Strategy, SWOT, and Target Voters Nash examines different strategies to win. Topics discussed include inspiring, organizing, mobilizing, and the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and … 7 $0.70

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 In Preparing the Ground and Building Your Profile Nash discusses how to become known and seen in your area. The chapter explores outreach to Community Leaders, framing ones self as a Community … 6 $0.60

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 In Fundraising Nash discusses the costs of running for office at all levels of office. The chapter explores topics including donation rules and rebates, personal financial accountability, live … 7 $0.70

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 In Public Narrative-Your Story Is Your Power Nash explores the ways women can use their own stories and experiences to frame their own public narrative and find support through relatability. The … 5 $0.50

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 In Public Speaking and Speech Writing Nash explores the challenges and benefits of public speaking and speech writing. In the chapter Nash discusses her own experiences with public speaking, and … 9 $0.90

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 In Social Media Nash explores how social media has revolutionized political engagement in recent years. The chapter explores how social media can be used in campaigning, as effective Social Media … 10 $1.00

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 In Traditional and Other Media Nash discusses ways to manage all sorts of media. The chapter discusses topics such as handling media requests, managing reconnaissance, preparation and remaining … 9 $0.90

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 In Eyes Wide Open Nash examines the risks women face when entering into public office. The chapter explores topics such as gender-based violence, backlash, polarization, threats, and more. 7 $0.70

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 In Holding the Community Close to Fight Racism Nash explores how to fight racism, Islamophobia, sexism, ableism, transphobia, and other forms of hate through listening to and elevating the voices … 6 $0.60

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 In Dealing with Negative Voices Nash explores criticism in politics. In the chapter Nash discusses how to handle criticism, overcoming internalized criticism and imposter syndrome, how to handle … 7 $0.70

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 In Tight Organization and Dedicated Volunteers Nash examines the direct involvement with democracy that running as a progressive candidate can give you. The chapter discusses canvassing, … 5 $0.50

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 In Being the Best You Nash provides her own advice to any candidate running for elected office, which is to be true to yourself but be the best you possible. She does this by exploring topics … 7 $0.70

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 In Identifying Supporters-The Point of the Campaign Nash stresses the importance of meeting your community and suggests methods to meet and acquire more supporters from her own experiences. 4 $0.40

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 In Canvassing Nash discusses canvassing. The chapter discusses what canvassing can be, who is is for, canvassing strategy, and even provides her own 12 tips for canvassing. 12 $1.20

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 In Building Momentum Nash explores ways to build and maintain momentum during an election. The chapter explores topics such as maximizing momentum, learning indicators, use of endorsements, help … 4 $0.40

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 In Debating Nash discusses the utility of public debates in the democratic process as it allows the community to hold candidates to account. The chapter discusses why debates matter, who … 7 $0.70

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 In Taking Care of Yourself Nash stresses the importance of work life balance in the life of a politician. In this chapter Nash explores the realities of day-to-day political life, ways to help … 6 $0.60

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 In Ensuring Voters Vote Nash stresses the importance of making sure people actually vote. Nash does this by discussing advance polls, election days, and the role of candidates in ensuring people … 4 $0.40

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 In Election Night Nash provides two stories from her life; she calls this "A Tale of Two Elections", one about her first loss and the other about her first win. 7 $0.70

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 In The Day After Nash discusses what happens after the election, which can sometimes be as gruelling as the campaign itself. The chapter discusses what happens after with the media, the signs, … 5 $0.50

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 In Lead Like a Woman and Be the Change You Want Nash reflects on how running for office can bring the progressive changes to politics that many women activists fight for and are involved with and … 2 $0.20

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 In One Piece of Advice as the books conclusion Nash shares advice from some progressive activists and elected officials who have inspired her and this book. This includes people such as Dr. Jill … 9 $0.90

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 Twenty Questions to Ask Yourself If You Are Thinking of Running for Elected Office 2 $0.20