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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Washington State Women's Political Caucus
The National Women's Political Caucus of Washington is a multi-partisan grassroots membership organization dedicated to increasing the number of women in elected and appointed offices at all levels of government through recruitment, training, and PAC support for endorsed women candidates. |
Washington | Nonpartisan |
Washoe Republican Women
The Washoe Republican Women provides a forum for discussion, funding for Republican candidates, and encourages women to engage with and support the Republican party. |
Nevada | Rep |
Wayne County Women's Club
The Wayne County Republican Women's Club engages Republican women through monthly meetings, community service, and the financial support of Republican candidates. |
Ohio | Rep |
WE Lead
WE Lead is a 10-month program combining an experiential curriculum with executive coaching. Approximately 54 women are selected each year to participate in an overnight retreat, five full day sessions and four half-day sessions. Designed for accomplished managers, business owners and leaders, the program will help refine leadership and communication skills forwomenadvancingin both theirprofessions and the community.WE Lead takes participants through creating and implementing their personal strategic plans for advancement. |
Ohio | Nonpartisan |
WE Succeed
WE Succeed is an intensivethree-month coaching experience focused on helping women set and attain specific goals. Executive coaches work with participants in a small group setting to develop leadership skills, solve personal and interpersonal issues and create a culture of integrity and accountability within themselves and their organization.Groups meet for six bi-weekly sessions, work with accountability partners and receive two individual coaching calls. |
Ohio | Nonpartisan |
WeLEAD
American University Women and Politics Institute The nonpartisan WeLead training program successfully positions young professional women to run for office or lead a political campaign. |
District of Columbia | Nonpartisan |
West El Paso Republican Women
The El Paso County Republican Women (EPCRW)founded in 1938 along with the Colorado Federation of Republican Women, holds the distinction of being the oldest chartered Republican Women’s organization in Colorado. A dynamic organization known for active, committed Republican Women, EPCRW fosters Republican principles and works for candidates at the grass roots level providing information, education, volunteers, and financial support. |
Colorado | Rep |
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 |