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DelBene, Lehman speak at Elect Her event

Elect Her, a training that discusses the need for women to run for elected office, took place at Western Washington University on Saturday, Feb. 23. 

Speakers included U.S. Congresswoman Suzan DelBene and Bellingham City Councilwoman Cathy Lehman. The training encouraged young women to consider running for the AS Board of Directors in Spring 2013 and in future elections on and off campus.

The event was sponsored by the Associated Students Women's Center, Representation and Engagement Program, Western Votes, Board of Directors and the American Association of University Women.                                

Suzan DelBene, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks at the Elect Her event at Western Washington University Saturday, Feb. 23. Photo by Cade Schmidt | 草榴社区 AS
Cathy Lehman, a member of the Bellingham City Council, speaks at the Elect Her event at Western Washington University Saturday, Feb. 23. Photo by Cade Schmidt | 草榴社区 AS