2012 Hottest Female Bookerista: The Finalists

The 3rd Annual Hottest Bookerista contest is now underway. Last week, folks nominated their favorite black centrist, libertarian, moderate-conservative, or conservative for the list. You can cast your vote at the end of this post, until tomorrow at 11:59pm CT. The winner will be revealed on Friday. In rotating alphabetical order (so everybody has a chance to get above-the-fold hype) here are the 10 women who received the most nominations:

Jennifer Carroll, 53
Lieutenant governor; conservative Republican | State Of Florida
Birthplace: Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago | Nationality: American |
Residence: Tallahassee, Fla.
Position on 2011 list: 8

Known for: Being Florida's first black lieutenant governor, and also America's second black female lieutenant governor. A U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years, Lt. Gov. previously served in the Florida House of Representatives. A certified pistol expert, Lt. Gov. Carroll can handle anyone who gets out of order.

Harris Faulkner, 46
Center-right journalist | Fox News Channel
Birthplace: Ft. McPherson Army Base, GA, USA | Nationality: American | Residence: metro New York City, USA
Position on 2011 list: 1

Known for: Anchoring "Fox Report Weekend" on the Fox News Channel, and also serving as breaking news reporter.

Amy Holmes, 38/39
Conservative commentator | CNN & America's Radio News Network
Birthplace: Lusaka, Zambia | Nationality: American |
Residence: somewhere in USA
Position on 2011 list: 4 

Known for: The daughter of a Zambian father and American mother is known for her quirky commentary on CNN, cool 'fro, cute smile

Angela McGlowan, 42
Conservative Republican commentator | FOX New Channel
Birthplace: Oxford, MS, USA | Nationality: American |
Residence: somewhere in USA
Position on 2011 list: 6 (tie)

Known for: Being a FOX News commentator. Another beauty pageant veteran, she was Miss D.C. in the 1994 Miss USA pageant.

Dambisa Moyo, 43
Moderate-conservative economist | Author
Birthplace: Lusaka, Zambia | Nationality: Zambian/British | Residence: metro London, England / New York, USA
Position on 2011 list: 3

Known for: Being an Oxford-trained economist and best-selling author who voices opposition to government foreign aid to Africa, and the rise of emerging economies. This sista is also known for sporting vertiginous heels. I don't think I've ever seen a photo of her wearing pants.

Sophia Nelson, 45
Moderate commentator | Political analyst & author
Birthplace: Munich, Germany | Nationality: American |
Residence: Ashburn, VA, USA
Position on 2011 list: 10  

Known for: Born into a military family, Ms. Nelson is known for her cable TV appearances. She also advances issues related to professional black women in America, including her new book Black Woman Redefined: Dispelling Myths And Discovering Fulfillment In The Age Of Michelle Obama. Plus, her hair is always laid.

Selena Owens, ageless
Tea Party activist and author | Tea Party Express
Birthplace: unknown | Nationality: American |
Residence: somewhere in USA
Position on 2011 list: *

Known for: Being a Tea Party activist affiliated with the Tea Party Express. She is also the author of The Power Within A Conservative Woman: Engaging America For God, Family And Country.

Rama Yade, 35
President; moderate | Allons Enfants think tank
Birthplace: Ouakam, Senegal | Nationality: French/Senegalese |
Residence: metro Paris, France
Position on 2011 list: 5 

Known for: A former deputy cabinet minister and French ambassador to UNESCO, she is known as "La Belle et La Rebelle" (The Beauty & The Rebel") in France due to her outspokenness. Ms. Yade won the 2010 Hottest Female Bookerista contest.

Samira Bawumia, 33
Center-right activist | New Patriotic Party
Birthplace: Ghana | Nationality: Ghanaian | Residence: Accra, Ghana
Position on 2011 list: *

Known for: Being the wife of center-right vice presidential candidate Mahamudu Bawumia, and promoting center-right politics (especially among youth and Muslim women) in her own right. She is also a veteran of Ghana's beauty pageant scene, during her college years.

Michelle Bernard, mid-40s
Founder, president & CEO; moderate |
Bernard Center for Women, Politics & Public Policy
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., USA | Nationality: American | Residence: metro D.C., USA
Position on 2011 list: 2

Known for: The proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants is known for her policy commentary on MSNBC, presenting a centrist perspective on women's issues, and killer cheekbone structure.