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Tinley Park 2021 Elections - Female Candidates Rocked The Polls

This year's municipal elections reach a new level with more female candidates in the races.

The female candidates of the Tinley Park townships of Bremen Township, Rich Township, Orland Township, and Frankfort Township.
The female candidates of the Tinley Park townships of Bremen Township, Rich Township, Orland Township, and Frankfort Township. (Stephanie Pyrzynski | TinleyParkMom.com)

Now that all the results are final from the April 6, 2021 elections, let's recognize all the women who ran and won. I think this year's municipal elections had the most female candidates in history so far.

Here's my article about the election and what I thought was interesting about it, along with resources for women who want to learn more about how to run for any type of office.

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