FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 23, 2014
Contact: Hattie DeWalt
(615) 662-7525
[email protected]
WOMEN IN NUMBERS ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF 2014 ENDORSEMENTS
WIN endorses five in upcoming School Board and Chancery Court elections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Women in Numbers (WIN) has endorsed four women running for the Metropolitan
Nashville School Board and one woman running for Chancery Court, officials announced today.
WIN, a nonpartisan organization established to engage, encourage and endorse women in public office, is a
driving force in supporting women in local office. Today’s announcement affirms WIN’s mission to gain
parity in elected officials.
“We are thrilled that so many highly qualified women are running this year,” said WIN President Mary Nell
Bryan. "Nashville is blessed with a terrific bench of candidates. It is WIN's mission and our honor to support
some of these outstanding women as part of the movement to increase the number of qualified women
holding public office.”
To receive an endorsement, women seeking local office may submit an application to be reviewed by the
WIN selection committee. Endorsements are based on items in the application questionnaire, including the
candidate’s background, objectives, expertise and experience, as well as campaign, financial and messaging
strategies.
“Endorsement is an important aspect of our mission as an organization,” said WIN Executive Director
Hattie DeWalt. “We care about educating the voting public as well as endorsing qualified female candidates,
and that is what gives our endorsement a unique heft.”
Information about the five endorsees is included at the bottom of this release.
About Women in Numbers
Women in Numbers is a nonpartisan organization established to engage, encourage and endorse qualified
women to be elected to public office. Since its founding in 1992, WIN has become a growing force by
endorsing qualified candidates and contributing to their campaigns. Beyond financial contributions, WIN
hosts educational forums to give women the guidance and tools they need to engage in the political process
and run a viable campaign. Similarly, in 2012, WIN launched the WIN Salon Series to engage the
community and foster conversation among civic-minded individuals. To learn more, visit
www.wintennessee.com.
About the Endorsees
MNPS Board of Education
Jo Ann Brannon
MNPS Board of Education District 2
www.brannoncampaign.com
Cheryl Mayes
MNPS Board of Education District 6
http://www.cheryldmayes.org
Becky Sharpe
MNPS Board of Education District 8
www.beckysharpe4schoolboard.com
Anna Shepherd
MNPS Board of Education District 4
www.reelectannashepherd.com
Chancery Court Part II
Carol McCoy
Chancery Court Part II
www.chancellormccoy.com