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9 | Organization | Affiliation | Location | Description | |||
10 | Alabama Association of University Women | Nonpartisan | Alabama | The Alabama Association of University Women advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research. | |||
11 | Alabama Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Alabama | The Alabama Federation of Republican Women is the leading auxiliary group in Alabama Republican Party. Their mission is to promote conservative values and get qualified Republican candidates elected. | |||
12 | Alaska Women for Political Action | Nonpartisan | Alaska | Alaska Women for Political Action is a multi-partisan, multi-cultural grassroots organization. They are dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political arena and creating a political power base designed to achieve equality for women. Through recruiting, training and financial contributions, the AWPA provides support to women candidates running for all levels of office regardless of political affiliation. | |||
13 | All in Together | Nonpartisan | National | All In Together encourages, equips, educates, and empowers voting-age women to participate fully in America’s civic and political life. | |||
14 | Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE) Institute | Democrat | California | The mission of the ACCE Institute is to improve the lives of California's traditionally underserved residents, including communities of color, low-income and working families, and the undocumented population, by carrying out work that fosters deep, indigenous leadership development, policy creation, robust civic participation, and broad community empowerment. | |||
15 | American Association of Political Consultants | Nonpartisan | National | AAPC crafts effective strategies and employs best practices so their clients win at the ballot box and in the halls of government. The Association also fights to defend political free speech as an essential foundation of democracy, while promoting excellence by recruiting and recognizing the best in their profession. They share the skills, resources and networks their members need to thrive and win. | |||
16 | American Association of University Women Oregon | Nonpartisan | Oregon | The AAUW of Oregon promotes advocacy, takes action to empower women and girls, and connects National AAUW with branch members. | |||
17 | American Majority Campaign Trainings | Republican | National | American Majority focuses on winning on the issues, and on giving candidates, campaigns, and activists the tools and technology to see the best policies adopted in the modern climate. Best-in-business speakers present cutting-edge topics to empower men and women to 1) run for office and 2) promote liberty through political activism. | |||
18 | Annie's List | Democrat | Texas | The vision of Annie's List is to achieve equity for women by changing the face of power in Texas. To do this, the political action committee recruits, trains, support,s and elects progressive women who are dedicated to advancing the self-determination, health, safety, and financial security of Texas women and their families. | |||
19 | Arena | Democrat | National | Arena convenes, trains, and supports the next generation of candidates and campaign staff. | |||
20 | Arizona Federation of Democratic Women | Democrat | Arizona | The mission of Arizona Democratic Women is to find ways to bring together individual Democratic women and existing women’s organizations in Arizona to increase the synergy among them so that women can have a real voice in decisions affecting the future of Arizona. The purpose of the AZDW is to promote women's interests in the Democratic Party and give the Party loyal and active support. | |||
21 | Arizona Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Arizona | The AZFRW works to promote an informed public through political education and activity; increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government; encourage and facilitate cooperation and communication among local clubs, their members and the AzFRW; foster loyalty to the Republican Party and promote its principles and candidates in all elections; and support objectives and policies of the Republican National Committee and work for the election of the national Republican Party nominee. | |||
22 | Arizona List | Democrat | Arizona | Arizona List is a statewide membership network that works to recruit, train, support and elect pro-choice Democratic women running for office in Arizona. | |||
23 | Arkansas Farm Bureau Campaign Management Training Seminar | Nonpartisan | Arkansas | This seminar teaches participants how to evaluate the candidate and the electorate, build a campaign structure, raise money, enlist allies, create coalitions and get last-minute election-day voter attention. The seminar was developed by American Farm Bureau, an organization noted for its understanding of the political process, with the help of professional political consultants and staff members of both the Democratic and Republican parties. | |||
24 | Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women | Democrat | Arkansas | AFDW promotes the increased political activity and influence of Democratic women in Arkansas politics and government. They provide training and support for Democratic women working in party organizations, campaigns, and/or seeking the party or public office. | |||
25 | Arkansas Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Arkansas | The objective of AFRW is to recruit, train, and elect Republican candidates. They also focus on increasing the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government and promoting the principles, objectives, and policies of the Republican Party. | |||
26 | Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) | Nonpartisan | National | The APAICS National Leadership Academy is a two-day, non-partisan leadership training program for current elected officials and individuals seeking to run for public office. Established in 1999, the program provides AA & NH/PI candidates and elected officials with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their campaigns through an interactive leadership training program and guest speakers. | |||
27 | Black Women Organized for Political Action | Nonpartisan | California | Black Women Organized for Political Action’s (BWOPA) mission is to activate, motivate, promote, support, and educate African-American women about the political process, encourage involvement, and to affirm their commitment to, and solving of, those problems affecting the African-American community. | |||
28 | Blue Bench Project | Democrat | Nebraska | The Blue Bench Project is a training program for anyone of any age that wants to run for office or serve the party as a staff member on a campaign or officer at the county level. The project is about taking substantive action and making sure Democrats have the training needed to be strong candidates and grassroots party leaders. | |||
29 | California Federation of Republican Women | Republican | California | CFRW is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women. The California Federation for Republican Women provides an avenue of political involvement for women who share the Republican philosophy. | |||
30 | California Women Lead | Nonpartisan | California | This nonpartisan organization strives toward a future in California where leaders reflect the diverse nature of all people who live and work in the state. In addition to their events, annual conference, and ever-growing training efforts, they continue to seek new, innovative ways to support women in achieving high-level career positions, successfully running for office, and obtaining appointments at the state and local levels. | |||
31 | California Women's Leadership Association PAC | Republican | California | CWLA Political Action Committee endorses and supports candidates for state and local office, with a special focus on developing and promoting viable women candidates who share CWLA’s principles. CWLA PAC believes in smaller government, individual freedom and economic opportunity through free market principles. | |||
32 | California Women's List | Democrat | California | California Women's List is a Political Action Committee that endorses, fundraises for, and elects women to public office in California. Their mission is to elect women who will make California more just and equitable for all. | |||
33 | Campaign Management Institute | Nonpartisan | District of Columbia | Developed and taught by strategists from the Republican and Democratic parties, national campaign consultants and political scientists, this intensive two-week program serves as a valuable foundation for political activists and campaign managers. | |||
34 | Carol's List | Democrat | Montana | Carol’s List recruits, trains, supports progressive, pro-choice Democratic women to run for elected office in Montana and win — to increase women’s political power in the state. | |||
35 | Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics | Nonpartisan | Iowa | The Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics was founded to interest, educate, and engage citizens in the political process. The center’s programs blend the resources and scholarship of the academic environment with the experiences of practitioners in fields important to the political process. | |||
36 | Catalyst PAC | Republican | National | Catalyst PAC is the only outside group dedicated to sharing the Republican message with America's diverse voters, and supporting diverse candidates for U.S. Congress. | |||
37 | Center for Women's Leadership | Nonpartisan | Oregon | The Center for Women’s Leadership (CWL) uplifts and supports women and gender-expansive communities across Oregon through intersectional leadership training, community-building programming, and speaker series events. | |||
38 | Chamber of Mothers | Nonpartisan | National | Chamber of Mothers expertly champions the work of existing advocacy groups; educates mothers about the personal impact of politics; and encourages women to use their voices, dollars, and power to hold lawmakers accountable for the nexus of failed or nonexistent support systems for mothers. | |||
39 | Close the Gap CA | Nonpartisan | California | Close the Gap California is a statewide campaign to close the gender gap in the California Legislature by 2028. They recruit accomplished, progressive women in targeted districts and prepare them to launch competitive campaigns. The women they recruit are positioned to lead on issues of equity in California, and to set the national gold standard for progressive policy and governance. | |||
40 | Colorado 50/50 | Nonpartisan | Colorado | Colorado 50-50 is a nonpartisan, educational group that believes office-holders – whether elected or appointed – should more closely reflect the population. In other words, since women make up more than 50% of the population, then women should hold at least 50% of the seats. They encourage and train women to run for office and to apply for boards and commissions. | |||
41 | Colorado BlueFlower Fund | Democrat | Colorado | The BlueFlower Fund helps elect Democratic, pro-choice, progressive women candidates running for state and local office in Colorado. Through the power of a Small Donor Committee, the BlueFlower Fund enhances candidate contributions by mobilizing donors across the state of Colorado. | |||
42 | Colorado Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Colorado | The Colorado Federation of Republican Women is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women and provides an avenue of political involvement for women who share the Republican philosophy. | |||
43 | Colorado Springs Leadership Institute | Nonpartisan | Colorado | CSLI's mission is to enhance local leadership through the development of personal, professional and civic knowledge. They provide a platform where established leaders come to network, share ideas, problem-solve and form collaborative relationships. | |||
44 | Connecticut Democratic Party | Democrat | Connecticut | The Connecticut Democratic Party fights for their values by holding Republicans accountable and working to elect Democrats at the federal, state, and local levels. | |||
45 | Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women | Democrat | Connecticut | CFDW is a member of the National Federation of Democratic Women. The purpose of their organization is to support the principles of the Democratic Party, to encourage growth of an intelligent and conscientious electorate and to assume full share of their responsibility for good government. | |||
46 | Connecticut Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Connecticut | The mission of CFRW is to promote the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party, elect Republican candidates, inform the public through political education and activity, and increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. | |||
47 | Contra Costa Republican Party | Republican | California | Contra Costa Republican Party Central Committee serves as the board of directors overseeing the Republican efforts in our county. The goal of the Central Committee is simple, elect Republicans to local, state, and federal office. | |||
48 | D4Women in Action | Nonpartisan | Georgia | Delta for Women in Action (D4) mission is to expand and invigorate the legacy of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, incorporated to actualize civic betterments, social improvements, equality and justice through greater political awareness, and to create social, economic and global change for global communities through enhanced, concerted and sustained social action, civic engagement and involvement in public affairs. | |||
49 | Deeds Not Words | Nonpartisan | National | Deeds Not Words is an intersectional community that stands for women’s social and economic opportunity, access to reproductive health, freedom from sexual assault, and equal representation in every space and at every level. Led by YOUth, they are uniting women to push progress forward — not through talk. Through deeds. | |||
50 | Delaware Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Delaware | DFRW provides the avenue for women to influence policy, develop candidates and elect the leaders of Delaware. Their goals include promoting an informed electorate, increasing women in government, cooperation between clubs, fostering Republican values, and supporting good policy. | |||
51 | Democratic Leadership Institute | Democrat | Wisconsin | This is an opportunity for high schoolers, college students, recent graduates, and others who are looking to start their careers in Democratic and progressive politics in the state of Wisconsin. The trainings help attendees learn about various aspects of political campaigning and offers networking opportunities with Wisconsin political professionals. | |||
52 | Democratic Women of North Carolina | Democrat | North Carolina | The Democratic Women of North Carolina is dedicated to engaging women with the work of the Democratic Party. The organization works to get women to vote, support women who run for office, and work to get Democrats up and down the ticket elected (especially if they are women!). | |||
53 | Democratic Women's Caucus | Democrat | Indiana | The purpose of the Democratic Women's Caucus Political Action Committee is to fund, inspire, recruit, support, and train progressive, pro-choice Democratic women to increase the numbers of women in the electoral process and in elected and appointed positions. | |||
54 | Democratic Women's Club of Kentucky | Democrat | Kentucky | The Democratic Woman's Club of Kentucky is the oldest functioning Democratic woman's organization in the entire Country, having been organized after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. The organization continues to fight to make Kentucky a better place for all and not just for the few. | |||
55 | Eleanor's Legacy | Democrat | New York | Eleanor’s Legacy recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice Democratic women to run for state and local office throughout New York. | |||
56 | Eleanor's Legacy | Democrat | New York | Eleanor’s Legacy recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice Democratic women to run for state and local office throughout New York. | |||
57 | Elevate PAC | Republican | National | E-PAC will continue working to recruit, develop, support, and mentor slates of top tier women Republican candidates who have demonstrated electability and potential for candidate development and growth. | |||
58 | Emerge America | Democrat | National | Emerge America recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. They inspire women to run and hone their skills to win. | |||
59 | Emerge Arizona | Democrat | Arizona | Emerge Arizona is a state affiliate of Emerge, whose goal is to increase the number of Democratic women leaders from diverse backgrounds in public office through recruitment, training, and providing a powerful network. | |||
60 | Emerge California | Democrat | California | Emerge California is a state affiliate of Emerge, whose goal is to increase the number of Democratic women leaders. Their centers around building reflective leadership by training women, especially women representing the New American Majority. | |||
61 | Emerge Kentucky | Democrat | Kentucky | Emerge Kentucky is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
62 | Emerge Maine | Democrat | Maine | Emerge Maine recruits, trains and inspires Democratic women to run for public office in Maine. | |||
63 | Emerge Maryland | Democrat | Maryland | Emerge Maryland is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
64 | Emerge Massachusetts | Democrat | Massachusetts | Emerge Massachusetts is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
65 | Emerge Michigan | Democrat | Michigan | Emerge Michigan is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
66 | Emerge Nevada | Democrat | Nevada | Emerge Nevada is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
67 | Emerge New Jersey | Democrat | New Jersey | Emerge New Jersey is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
68 | Emerge New Mexico | Democrat | New Mexico | Emerge New Mexico is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women and non-binary individuals who want to run for office. | |||
69 | Emerge Oregon | Democrat | Oregon | Emerge Oregon is changing the face of politics by identifying, training, and inspiring Democratic women to run for all levels of office. Their cohort-based, seven-month training program is unique – and the national Emerge network is the first state-based training program exclusively focused on Democratic women, building the bench from the ground up. | |||
70 | Emerge Pennsylvania | Democrat | Pennsylvania | Emerge Pennsylvania empowers Democratic women leaders who reflect the communities they serve to run for elected office — and WIN. | |||
71 | Emerge South Carolina | Democrat | South Carolina | Emerge South Carolina is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
72 | Emerge Tennessee | Democrat | Tennessee | Emerge Tennessee is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
73 | Emerge Vermont | Democrat | Vermont | Emerge Vermont recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
74 | Emerge Virginia | Democrat | Virginia | Emerge Virginia is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
75 | Emerge Washington | Democrat | Washington | Emerge Washington is an organization run by women, for women. They are the premier training program for Democratic women in Washington state, offering a comprehensive, cohort-based training curriculum of over 70 hours to ensure that participants are fully prepared to run after graduation. | |||
76 | Emerge Wisconsin | Democrat | Wisconsin | Emerge Wisconsin is the state's premier organization that recruits, trains and provides a powerful network to Democratic women who want to run for office. | |||
77 | EMILY's List | Democrat | National | EMILY's List is a political action committee dedicated to electing Democratic pro-choice women to office. | |||
78 | Feminist Majority PAC | Nonpartisan | National | The Feminist Majority PAC supports feminist candidates for president, Congress, and some state offices through contributions and networking opportunities. | |||
79 | Frontline Resources Academy | Democrat | National | The Front Line Leaders Academy (FLLA) provides values-based trainings and leadership development to individuals seeking positive social change in their communities. They work with their network of alumni and Young Elected Officials to create a sustained community and comprehensive curriculum for each fellowship class. | |||
80 | Georgia Democratic Party Campaign Trainings | Democrat | Georgia | The Democratic Party of Georgia works year-round to elect Democrats that share the party's values of a strong middle class, integrity in government, and equality and justice for all Georgians. | |||
81 | Georgia Federation of Democratic Women | Democrat | Georgia | The Georgia Federation of Democratic Women engages women in our democracy through a wide array of political activities, including providing its members with substantive information, discussion, and action items, along with opportunities to hear from and interact with party leaders. GFDW strives to raise the political awareness of women in Georgia. | |||
82 | Georgia Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Georgia | GFRW is and affiliate of the National Federation of Republican Women and works to improve the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government through political access, education and participation. | |||
83 | Georgia's WIN List | Democrat | Georgia | Georgia WIN List is a grassroots political action committee dedicated to changing the face of power in Georgia by recruiting, training, supporting, electing, and re-electing Democratic women who will serve as effective advocates for the issues most important to families and women, including the preservation of reproductive freedom. | |||
84 | GOPAC | Republican | National | GOPAC is committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of Republican leaders by advancing free market conservatism, teaching best practices, teaming with their legislative leaders advisory board, and analyzing elections and supporting promising candidates in competitive races. | |||
85 | Greater Kansas City Women's Political Caucus Trainings | Nonpartisan | Missouri | The Greater Kansas City Women’s Political Caucus (GKCWPC), an affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus, is a multipartisan, multicultural, grass roots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in politics and creating a power base designed to achieve equality for all women. | |||
86 | Hawai'i State Commission on Status of Women | Nonpartisan | Hawaii | The Hawaii State Commission on Status of Women (HSCSW) is a statewide feminist government agency the works toward equality for women and girls in the State by acting as a catalyst for positive change through advocacy, education, collaboration and program development. | |||
87 | Healing Politics | Nonpartisan | National | Healing Politics is an educational, non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. We are on a mission to inspire, motivate, recruit, & train nurses & midwives to run for elected office up & down the ballot while building a culture of civic engagement within the professions. | |||
88 | Her Term | Democrat | Georgia | Her Term is a Georgia-based initiative created to recruit progressive women to run for public office at the state level. | |||
89 | Higher Heights for America | Democrat | National | Higher Heights for America supports Black women’s leadership at all levels and looks to strengthen their civic participation. | |||
90 | ICAN Women's Leadership Conference | Nonpartisan | Nebraska | The ICAN Women’s Leadership Conference is a world-class leadership development day, held in Omaha, Nebraska. Thousands of people attend year after year, because they know they’ll learn about the latest business trends and always leave inspired, connected and energized. | |||
91 | Idaho Democratic Women's Caucus | Democrat | Idaho | The IDWC is a forum for Idaho Democratic Women to focus on issues of concern, to increase the involvement of women in the Democratic Party, to contribute to and to work for Democratic candidates, and to encourage and prepare more women to run for and be elected to public offices at all levels of government. | |||
92 | Idaho Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Idaho | The Idaho Federation of Republican Women is about promoting Republican Principles. IFRW wants to increase the effectiveness of Republican women in the governmental process and community involvement. | |||
93 | IGNITE | Nonpartisan | California | IGNITE is a movement of young women who are ready and eager to become the next generation of political leaders. They train young women to run for office. | |||
94 | Illinois Democratic Women | Democrat | Illinois | Illinois Democratic Women (“IDW”) is a statewide grassroots organization working for more equitable representation and participation of Democratic women in all levels of the Democratic Party and government. | |||
95 | Illinois Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Illinois | IFRW is the leading organization for women to influence policy, as well as to develop and elect conservative leaders for Illinois. | |||
96 | Illinois Women's Institute for Leadership Training Academy | Democrat | Illinois | The IWIL Training Academy prepares and propels women to pursue elected and appointed positions to advance progressive, Democratic ideals. Their mission is to train Democratic women to run for office at all levels in Illinois. | |||
97 | Independent Women's Forum | Republican | National | Independent Women’s Forum (IWF) is the leading national women’s organization dedicated to developing and advancing policies that are more than just well-intended, but actually enhance people’s freedom, opportunities, and well-being. As a 501c3 non profit organization, IWF works every day to engage and inform women about how policy issues impact them and their loved ones. | |||
98 | Indiana Federation of Republican Women | Republican | Indiana | The Indiana Federation of Republican Women strives to unite Republican women in the State of Indiana for the purpose of advancing and perpetuating the principles of the Republican Party. | |||
99 | Indiana Leadership Association | Nonpartisan | Indiana | The mission of the Indiana Leadership Association is to facilitate best practices of leadership in and for the good of Indiana communities and Indiana people. The ILA seeks to provide information, partnership, networking, consulting, training and facilitation to promote these collaborative values and practices throughout the community. | |||
100 | Iowa N.E.W. Leadership | Nonpartisan | Iowa | Iowa N.E.W. Leadership is an intensive institute designed to empower women and increase the participation of members of marginalized groups in all sectors of public leadership. |