Women's Political Power Map

Resources across the country for women interested in running for office, working on political campaigns, or holding appointive office. 

Map of the United States.

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
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. 

 

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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