Debates can emphasize form over substance, such as the candidates’ appearance instead of their stands on the issues. You may watch a debate and still not get answers to the questions you have about the candidates and issues.

Has this election season inspired you to get out to the polls for the first time in a few years? Need to brush up on your Election Day info? The League of Women Voters has a stockpile of information – everything from registration to polling place locations.

In her political career, rising from a position on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to serving as California’s Senior Senator, Sen. Dianne Feinstein has not just had a front row seat to the changing roles of women in politics; she’s been an important player.

In an exclusive MamaVote interview, Senator Mary Landrieu, shares how she got her start in public service as a young woman and shares how she balances her roles of Senator and Mother.

More women than ever before are participating in and seeking political positions. We’ve gathered a few articles that highlight the struggles and victories of Women in politics.

Female politicians have made big waves this past year. The first female speaker of the house was sworn in, the most popular governor in America is a woman, and now the NY Times editorial board recommends electing the first female president (even though the Times ran an article addressing political nepotism). Women still remain underrepresented in elected office, accounting for 24%of state legislators, 18% of governors, and about 16% of Congress.

Mary Hunt spent 30 years in the marketing industry selling “junk” to women. She is the author of In Women We Trust, a marketing-to-women handbook. Now Mary spends her time selling the importance of a sustainable earth to the female audience. Her goal is to help women think global yet act local. This month, Mary answers questions from TodaysMama.

Want to know were the Presidential candidates stand on education? Check out the latest YouTube / YouChoose videos on this topic. You can even submit your own questions.