Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Foreword ix
4. Preface xiii
5. Acknowledgments xv
6. Chapter 1. Understanding Latina Political Leadership 1
7. Chapter 2. Areas of Inquiry: Why So Few Latinas Hold Public Office 17
8. Chapter 3. Irma Rangel: The First Latina in the Texas Legislature 34
9. Chapter 4. Latinas in the Texas Senate 51
10. Chapter 5. Latinas in Statewide Office 67
11. Chapter 6. Latinas on the Bench 75
12. Chapter 7. Latinas as Mayors 89
13. Chapter 8. Latinas in Local Government 107
14. Epilogue 130
15. Appendix A. Tables—Latinas in Public Office 135
16. Appendix B. Interview Instrument 141
17. Notes 145
18. Bibliography 151
19. Index 165