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Sabrina Tapp-Harper Defeats Baltimore Sheriff Sam Cogen in Democratic Primary

The concession and certified vote tally leave Tapp-Harper poised to become the city's first female sheriff in November with no Republican opponent.

Montchalin Takes Helm of France’s Audit Court With Independence Pledge

Chile, Brazil and Mexico Formally Nominate Michelle Bachelet for UN Secretary-General

Clyburn Backs Michelle Obama’s View That U.S. Isn’t Ready for a Woman President

Mary Sheffield Elected Detroit’s First Woman Mayor in Landslide

Seehofer Proposes Ilse Aigner as Germany’s First Female President

Ostallgäu’s Maria Rita Zinnecker to Step Down in 2026 After Two Terms

Cambridge unveils final chancellor shortlist with two female contenders

Tina Haltermann to Be Sworn In as Sylt’s New Mayor Tonight

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Sworn In as Namibia's First Female President

Kristrún Frostadóttir Becomes Iceland's Youngest Prime Minister

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Poised to Become Namibia's First Female President

Julia Louis-Dreyfus to Host Panel with Female Governors at DNC

Eluned Morgan Becomes First Woman to Lead Welsh Labour