Gender gap splits Democrats

Alysia Santo

Albany

Female Democrats in Albany County are calling on their party to narrow the gender gap between men and women in powerful, policymaking roles.

Historically those conversations have often occurred behind close doors, but recently some women have turned to not-so-subtle means to make sure their message is heard.

Amy Joyce, a law clerk and the daughter of a former Albany County Democratic chair, sent a letter last month to more than 600 members of the Albany County Democratic Committee asking that she be considered as a candidate for state Supreme Court in the 3rd Judicial District.

She noted in the letter that all 10 judges elected to the court are men, and that this "lack of diversity" is a "well-recognized concern."

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