Locate state-based and national resources for women interested in elected or appointed office or work on political campaigns. Find leadership development and campaign training programs, political action committees, and organizations and programs committed to supporting and encouraging women in politics.
Need more ideas on how to get involved? Check out the Women's Definitive Guide to Getting Political by CAWP associate director Jean Sinzdak.
If you know of other organizations to add to our list or have updates to our information, please contact Cai Barias.
Program | State(s) | Party |
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South Dakota Federation of Republican Women
Through affiliate chapters in nearly every state, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. In working toward these objectives, the NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of educating, communicating, recruiting, campaigning, fundraising, training and legislative action. |
South Dakota | Rep |
Southwest Idaho NOW
The Southwest Idaho NOW chapter website provides information, updates, and background on current events and actions relating to women’s issues involving political engagement, social and environmental justice, and human rights in Idaho. |
Idaho | Nonpartisan |
Stennis Institute of Government Campaign Training
The Stennis Institute of Government provides day-long political education workshops designed to capture potential candidates, campaign volunteers, and regular citizens interested in the political process. Training schedules are available at the Institute's website. |
Mississippi | Nonpartisan |
Sue Shear Leadership Academy
The Sue Shear Leadership Academy at the University of Missouri - St. Louis is an intensive 7-day leadership development program designed to inspire civic engagement and encourage women’s public sector leadership. Students are selected from participating universities to attend. |
Missouri | Nonpartisan |
Supermajority
Supermajority is a membership-based organization that affirms and builds women’s power and serves as a one-stop shop for advocacy, community building, and electoral participation aimed at transforming our country and building an intergenerational, multiracial movement for women’s equity. |
National | Nonpartisan |
Tarrant County Democratic Women
Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club’s purpose is to promote the Democratic Party’s message of economic justice and social progress for all people by assisting Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national level and supporting Democratic women seeking election to public office. |
Texas | Dem |
Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women
The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of women's voices in the Democratic Party. NFDW chapters promote Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. |
Tennessee | Dem |
Tennessee Federation of Republican Women
Through affiliate chapters in nearly every state, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. In working toward these objectives, the NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of educating, communicating, recruiting, campaigning, fundraising, training and legislative action. |
Tennessee | Rep |
Tennessee Women's Political Caucus
National Women's Political Caucus Founded in 1974, the Tennessee Women's Political Caucus is an active voice for women and families in Tennessee, promoting full and equal participation of women in government and political parties. The Caucus strongly encourages women to seek public office, whether elected or appointed, and supports women candidates for office. It also provides information about upcoming political trainings or workshops from state organizations. |
Tennessee | Nonpartisan |
Texas Democratic Women
The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of womens voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide, the NFDW promotes Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. NFDW chapters recognize potential women candidates and encourage their candidacies for office. Members attend meetings, organize educational and political events, volunteer for campaigns, and support candidates for office. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Democratic Women of Central Texas
Texas Democratic Women of Central Texas is an affiliate member of the National Federation of Democratic Women that works to increase the participation and influence of Democratic women in Texas through public events, candidate endorsements, and the TDW PAC. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Democratic Women of the Brazos Valley
Texas Democratic Women of the Brazos Valley provides support and fundraising for women candidates and hosts monthly meetings on current events and legislation from a women's perspective. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Federation of Republican Women
Through affiliate chapters in nearly every state, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes the principles, objectives and policies of the Republican Party; elects Republican candidates; informs the public through political education and activity; and increases the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. In working toward these objectives, the NFRW concentrates its efforts in the areas of educating, communicating, recruiting, campaigning, fundraising, training and legislative action. |
Texas | Rep |
Texas Latina List
Texas Latina List is a progressive political action committee that endorses and financially supports Latina women in Texas. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Strong Republican Women
Texas Strong Republican Women offers political education, collaborates with Republican Women’s clubs, and promotes its candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections. |
Texas | Rep |
The Anne Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series
The Anne Anstine Series is an expansion program of the Richard C. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series, founded in 1989 to encourage, mentor and prepare selected Republican women leaders to seek new levels of involvement in government and politics. The Series seeks to expand the number of Pennsylvania Republican women in government and politics, providing training for those who wish to assume decision-making positions through appointment and/or election at the local, state, and national levels. |
Pennsylvania | Rep |
The Appointments Project®
Women's Foundation The Appointments Project® works to increase equity and opportunity for women by empowering them to serve on civic boards and commissions. |
Arizona, Kansas, Missouri | Nonpartisan |
The Campaign School at Yale University
The Campaign School at Yale University is a nonpartisan, issue-neutral leadership program, whose mission is to increase the number and influence of women in elected and appointed office in the United States and around the globe. |
National | Nonpartisan |
The Center for Asian Pacific American Women
The Center for Asian Pacific American Women strives to nurture Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities by expanding leadership capacity, fostering awareness of AANHPI issues, creating a supportive network, and strengthening communities. |
California | Nonpartisan |
The Centurions Leadership Program
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce The Centurions Leadership Program of The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a two-year program providing education and training to about 75 area members who represent corporations, government agencies, not-for profit organizations, and area universities. Through seminars, activities, and retreats, Centurion members learn about issues of the Kansas City Metro area and become engaged in community projects and civic leadership. |
Missouri | Nonpartisan |