Denver has never elected a woman as mayor in its 164-year history. That could change as five women are eyeing the opportunity to be a pioneering mayor in Tuesday's election.
At-large Denver City Councilmember Robin Kniech said fundraising can be a challenge for women, especially when the top-dollar donors in the city are men.
Kniech, who has served three terms, said it was challenging to "crack" into donors with deeper pockets, who were often men. “I think those barriers still exist for women trying to succeed,” she says.Kniech said it's a stereotype that women are caretakers — but it's one she said is rooted in the factual, disproportionate burden women face to be one.
Kniech said it's something some women candidates consider. "I think any woman who is living in our world understands that caretaking is not yet 50-50," she adds.Colorado has also never elected a woman governor or U.S. senator. "For some reason, women have had trouble getting elected to executive positions in Colorado," DeGroot tells us.
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