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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West of the Pecos Republican Women
West of the Pecos Republican Women supports the Republican Party of Texas, whose mission is committed to advancing limited government, lower taxes, less spending and individual liberty. Our specific goals are to grow the Republican Party by reaching new voters, advance the platform, which is grounded in conservative principle, and to keep Texas prosperous and free. |
Texas | Rep |
West Perland Republican Women
West Perland Republican Women's mission is to educate, inspire and encourage participation in the political process by volunteering our time and resources to serve and educate our community and to elect Republican candidates and promote Republican ideals. |
Texas | Rep |
West Virginia 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. |
West Virginia | Dem |
West 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. |
West Virginia | Rep |
West Virginia Gender Balance Legislation
The West Virginia Code (Chapter 18B-2A-1) acknowledges the benefits of gender equity on government boards, but does not mandate gender parity. |
West Virginia | Nonpartisan |
West Virginia Legislative Women's Caucus
The West Virginia Legislative Women's Caucus is a bicameral, bi-partisan caucus that meets on a regular basis to discuss shared legislative efforts. |
West Virginia | Nonpartisan |
Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus, Inc.
For over 42 years, the WBWPC has been vital in promoting the inclusion of African Americans; women in particular, in all phases of the political process. The WBWPC is a five-chapter, multi-partisan, political organization with chapters in Greenburgh-White Plains, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Greater Peekskill Area and Yonkers. |
New York | |
White County Republican Women
White County Republican Women's goal is bringing back Conservative and Constitutional politics to all levels of government. |
Arkansas | Rep |
Willamette Women Democrats PAC
Willamette Women Democrats (W2D) is a non-profit, civic organization that presents monthly programs featuring the most dynamic and influential political figures in the state as well as speakers representing organizations that reflect our progressive values. |
Oregon | Dem |
Win With Women
Win With Women was founded in 2013, and our mission is to elect progressive women to the Washington State Legislature who share our values as expressed in our Where We Stand statement. We recruit women who share these values to run for the state legislature. We mentor, support, and raise funds for the benefit of legislative candidates who receive our endorsements. |
Washington | Dem |
Winning For Women
Winning For Women is building an infrastructure that will allow right-of-center women leaders to succeed in their pursuit of leadership opportunities. Winning For Women’s connected federal PAC will support free-market conservative women running for federal office. |
National | Rep |
Winter Park Republican Women Federated
The Florida Federation of Republican Women (FFRW) was chartered in 1950, we are affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). The FFRW, is committed to advancing the level of participation of Republican women in all areas of the political system and encouraging women to pursue public office.
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Florida | Rep |
Wisconsin 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. |
Wisconsin | Rep |
Wisconsin NOW
National Organization for Women NOW chapters focus on six priority issues including reproductive rights, ending sex discrimination/constitutional equality, promoting diversity and ending racism, economic justice, stopping violence against women, and LGBTQIA rights. |
Wisconsin | Nonpartisan |
WISE Republican Women
The Wise Republican Women's Club is is a political action committee in Wise County, Texas dedicated to promoting the values of the Republican Party. |
Rep | |
Witchita County Republican Women
Wichita County Republican Women is a group of women and men, working people and retirees, public and private citizens who are interested in the furthering of the goals of conservative citizens. We are affiliated with the Texas Federation of Republican Women and the National Federation of Republican Women. |
Texas | Rep |
Woman's National Democratic Club PAC
WNDC PAC has two goals: to elect a Democrat as President, and to maintain and build upon recent gains in Congressional races. The group also prioritizes closing the gender gap that exists within the political system. |
National | Dem |
Women and Politics Institute
American University Founded in 2000, the Women & Politics Institute works to close the gender gap in political leadership by providing young women with academic training that encourages them to become involved in the political process; facilitating faculty and student research to enhance our understanding of the challenges women face in the political arena; and offering Graduate and Undergraduate Certificates in Women, Policy, and Political Leadership. Through the Institute's programs, research, and training, women are given the skills necessary to run for public office, pursue a variety of political careers, and develop their leadership capabilities. |
National | Nonpartisan |
Women Building the Future
Women Building the Future's purpose is to identify and support conservative principles, issues and candidate in the State of Florida, as permitted by law. |
Florida | Rep |
Women Can Run!
The Oasis Center for Women & Girls Women Can Run! is a nonpartisan program which encourages and trains women to run for public office. The purpose of the program is to promote women’s civic engagement and to diversify the ballot, with the long-term goal of increasing women’s representation in elected leadership. Women Can Run! is a member of the Ready to Run® National Network, a project of the Center for American Women and Politics. |
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