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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Transylvania County Democratic Women
Transylvania County Democrats are working for a better, fairer, and brighter future for every Transylvania County resident: rolling up our sleeves, volunteering and organizing for free and fair elections. Democratic Values Put People First, Human Rights, Equality, Fairness First. |
North Carolina | Dem |
Tri-County Republican Women's Club
We believe in “We the People” and not “We the Government”. Government has a very specific role and the more of our freedoms we give away, the harder it is to govern our own lives. We believe in Truth, Kindness, and Personal Responsibility.
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Texas | Rep |
Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC
Tri-State Maxed-Out Womens PAC is a female-led, grassroots organization that supports pro-choice, viable, Democratic women running for U.S. Congress. |
National | Dem |
Truman National Security Project
The Truman National Security Project is a national security leadership institute that recruits, trains, and positions a new generation of progressives across America to lead on national security. Through multiple training programs, the Project prepares progressive candidates to discuss national security issues. Truman National Security Bootcamps are one-day trainings tailored to state and local candidates, progressive activists, and progressive organizations' membership and leadership. Military 101 courses are 90 minute sessions are taught by progressive veterans that offer an introduction to the U.S. military's structure and culture for public leaders and citizens. The Truman National Security Project also provides fellowships, internships, and executive education programs. |
National | Nonpartisan |
Trumbell County Republican Women's Club
The Trumbull County Republican Women’s Club is a women's group affiliated with the Trumbull County, OH Republican Party. |
Ohio | Rep |
Umpqua Valley Republican Women
Umpqua Valley Republican Women mission is to contribute and endorse candidates and issues that affect Umpqua Valley Republican Women. |
Oregon | Rep |
United Democratic Women of Maryland
The United Democratic Women of Maryland Inc. was founded to celebrate women’s right to vote as well as provide an outlet where women come together to meet and support Democratic ideals and the Democratic Party as a body. |
Maryland | Dem |
University of Minnesota Center on Women and Public Policy
Since 1985, the Center on Women and Public Policy (CWPP) has used gender analysis to challenge fundamental assumptions about politics, law, and economics on issues ranging from human rights to judicial selection and independence. In addition to conducting research on women and public policy, CWPP offers programs to develop women's leadership skills, political ambition, and political knowledge. In the past, CWPP has partnered with area organizations to offer campaign training programs for potential women candidates. CWPP programs are offered for young women, women legislators, and men and women interested in gender, politics, and policy issues. |
Minnesota | Nonpartisan |
Utah Federation of Republican Women
Through state chapters, the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) promotes 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. |
Utah | Rep |
Utah Gender Balance Legislation
The Utah Code (67-1-11) establishes that gender may be a consideration in the appointment of members to any board, committee, bureau, commission, council, or other entity. |
Utah | Nonpartisan |
Utah Women & Politics
Utah Women & Politics is an organization of Utah women that raises money to provide financial support to viable candidates of either party, and any gender, who are running for the Utah State Legislature. |
Utah | Dem |
Valley Leadership Institute
Valley Leadership Valley Leadership Institute is an annual nine-month program for fifty Greater Phoenix area leaders to learn about community-related topics while developing leadership skills and cultivating personal and professional relationships. Selected participants meet once a month and go on to serve in public office, lead corporations and champion community organizations. |
Arizona | Nonpartisan |
Valley Republican Women of Alaska
Valley Republican Women of Alaska's mission is to provide a positive forum for Republicans to share their views. We promote conservative values within government and proactively develop and mentor future Republican leaders through education and awareness. |
Alaska | Rep |
Value in Electing Women Political Action Committee (VIEW PAC)
Value In Electing Women Political Action Committee (VIEW PAC) wascreated to elect qualified Republican women to federal office. Founded in 1998 and chaired by former Congresswoman Deborah Pryce (R-OH), it has contributed over $400,000 to Republican women candidates. |
National | Rep |
Vermont NOW
National Organization for Women Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women. NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW is available on the national NOW website and through state chapters. |
Vermont | Nonpartisan |
Veterans Campaign
Veterans Campaign is the first ever non-partisan, non-ideological organization whose mission is to train veterans to run for public office. Our goal is to demystify the process of campaigning for public office and encourage more veterans to continue their legacy of public service as elected officials. To that end, Veterans Campaign holds campaign training workshops, sponsors lectures, and conducts research, all aimed at helping veterans learn more about the campaign process. |
National | Nonpartisan |
Virgina Democratic Women's Caucus
VA Democratic Women’s Caucus purpose is to unite the women of Virginia in support of the women of the Democratic Party and its candidates, encourage full and equal participation of women in the Party, encourage, educate, and finance Democratic women who aspire to public office, and raise awareness of women’s issues in the Commonwealth and the Virginia Democratic Party. |
Virginia | Dem |
Virginia Clinton Kelley Democratic Women's Club of Garland County
Virginia Clinton Kelley Democratic Women's Club of Garland County supports and encourages Democratic and progressive women seeking & holding elected office. We strive to seek justice in our community of Hot Springs/Garland County and beyond. |
Arkansas | Dem |
Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus
The Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus endorses and raises funds for women candidates in general elections, maintains a statewide network of members, conducts voter outreach, and encourages women to run for public office. |
Virginia | Dem |
Virginia 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. |
Virginia | Rep |