Kristin Blagg

Kristin Blagg is a student in the Master of Public Policy program with a focus in domestic social and economic policy. She has interned at Education Policy Program of the New America Foundation, in the Tennessee Department of Education, and in the office of former Representative John Olver (D-MA). Kristin spent four years as a math and science teacher prior to entering graduate school. She has a M.S. in Education from the Teacher U program at Hunter College and an A.B. in government from Harvard University.

Special Elections – A Key Pathway for Female Legislators?

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By Kristin Blagg Special elections have always commanded a certain, well, special level of attention. Reporters breathlessly cover the elections that emerge from scandal-tinged resignations. Pundits read returns like tea leaves for a referendum on presidential performance. Policy wonks contemplate the impact that the vacancy of a long-time incumbent’s seat has on Congressional negotiation. In […]