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Use this map, made possible with support from the Hunt Alternatives Fund, to locate state-based and national resources for women interested in elected or appointed office or work on political campaigns. Click on a state to 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 Chelsea Hill.

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Program Name	State	Party	Program Description
Madam for America PAC	ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IN, MI, OH, IL	Nonpartisan	Madam for America PAC a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to helping to identify, recruit, train, elect, and appoint Black women at...	Madam for America PAC a nonpartisan political action committee dedicated to helping to identify, recruit, train, elect, and appoint Black women at every level of government in the Midwest. We focus on women who believe in our agenda of criminal justice reform, quality housing, education and healthcare as well as economic equity, voting rights, women's rights. Madam for America is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
Maggie's List	FL	Rep	Maggies List is a Federal Political Action Committee created to increase the number of elected women committed to promoting the values of fiscal...	Maggies List is a Federal Political Action Committee created to increase the number of elected women committed to promoting the values of fiscal conservatism, less government, more personal responsibility and strong national security. It provides programs and financial support to women candidates who meet these criteria, enabling them to run competitive and successful campaigns at the federal level.
Maggie's List PAC	National	Rep	Maggie's List was created in 2010 as a federal PAC to increase the number of elected women committed to promoting the values of fiscal...	Maggie's List was created in 2010 as a federal PAC to increase the number of elected women committed to promoting the values of fiscal conservatism, less government, more personal responsibility and strong national security. The PAC provides programs and financial support to women candidates who meet these criteria.
Maria's Women United	NJ	Dem	A Maria Barnaby Greenwald Legacy; Uniting, Promoting, Mentoring and Empowering Democratic Women of South Jersey	A Maria Barnaby Greenwald Legacy; Uniting, Promoting, Mentoring and Empowering Democratic Women of South Jersey
Mary Ann's List	DE	Dem	Mary Ann's List works to elect pro-choice progressive women from across the state of Delaware at every level of government.	Mary Ann's List works to elect pro-choice progressive women from across the state of Delaware at every level of government.
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC	MA	Nonpartisan	The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC provides support to qualified, pro-choice women candidates running for legislative and statewide...	The Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC provides support to qualified, pro-choice women candidates running for legislative and statewide offices via the MWPC endorsement process. Selected races for local office are also included in the endorsement process.
Matriarch	National	Dem	Matriarch gives progressive working women the backing they need to run and win.	Matriarch gives progressive working women the backing they need to run and win.
Matriots	OH	Nonpartisan	The Matriots is an Ohio nonpartisan political action committee founded in May of 2017 by a group of women who participated in the Women’s March on...	The Matriots is an Ohio nonpartisan political action committee founded in May of 2017 by a group of women who participated in the Women’s March on Washington. Moved by the tremendous outpouring of support that day for American women and their issues, the Ohio marchers decided to launch an effort to put more women into political leadership to ensure economic justice and advance policies impacting the lives of Ohio women.
MI List	MI	Dem	Founded in 2004, MI List is a statewide organization and donor network dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to the Michigan...	Founded in 2004, MI List is a statewide organization and donor network dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to the Michigan legislature and key local offices. MI List strategically recruits and supports pro-choice Democratic women to create a farm team of viable candidates to run for elected office; they coordinate campaign trainings with EMILY's List, a national PAC for pro-choice women.
Minnesota Women's Political Caucus PAC National Women's Political Caucus	MN	Nonpartisan	Founded in 1971, the Minnesota Women's Political Caucus is a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. It shares NWPC goals to increase the...	Founded in 1971, the Minnesota Women's Political Caucus is a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus. It shares NWPC goals to increase the number of elected and appointed women in office by targeting, endorsing, contributing funds and volunteers, working to publicize women's campaigns, and encouraging members to serve on campaign committees. The screening, endorsement and funding of candidates is carried out by a separate Political Action Committee (PAC).
Missouri Women's Political Caucus PAC National Women's Political Caucus	MO	Nonpartisan	The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected...	The Missouri Women's Political Caucus, a chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus, recruits, trains and supports women candidates for elected and appointed office. The Caucus works with local chapters and organizations like The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life.
Modern Republican Women PAC	National	Rep	The Modern Republican Women PAC aims to appeal to Millennials and women by breaking the cycle of unsuccessful Republican Campaigns that have been...	The Modern Republican Women PAC aims to appeal to Millennials and women by breaking the cycle of unsuccessful Republican Campaigns that have been centered on divisive social issues.
National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs PAC	National	Nonpartisan	Established in 1979, the nonpartisan Business and Professional Women Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC) helps shape the national agenda on working...	Established in 1979, the nonpartisan Business and Professional Women Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC) helps shape the national agenda on working womens issues. Through education, endorsements and financial contributions, BPW/PAC supports federal candidates who will be strong advocates for equity for all women in the workplace.
National Organization for Women PAC	National	Nonpartisan	As an independent, non-partisan committee, NOW/PAC endorses candidates who take uncompromising stands on feminist issues -- including both women and...	As an independent, non-partisan committee, NOW/PAC endorses candidates who take uncompromising stands on feminist issues -- including both women and men of any political affiliation.
National Women's Political Caucus of California PAC	CA	Nonpartisan	The National Womens Poliltical Caucus of California works to increase womens participation in the political process and to identify, recruit, train...	The National Womens Poliltical Caucus of California works to increase womens participation in the political process and to identify, recruit, train and support feminist women for election and appointment to public office. Group efforts focus on education, endorsements, and fundraising. NWPC-CA endorses pro-choice women for the California State Senate, California State Assembly, California constitutional offices, mayors of major cities (populations over 250,000), and county Boards of Supervisors. The National Womens Political Caucus of California is a chapter of the National Womens Political Caucus.
National Women's Political Caucus of California, Los Angeles Westside PAC	CA	Nonpartisan	The National Womens Political Caucus of Californias Los Angeles Westside Political Action Committee meets throughout the year to interview...	The National Womens Political Caucus of Californias Los Angeles Westside Political Action Committee meets throughout the year to interview candidates for local commissions, city council, California Assembly and Senate candidates who request the organization's endorsement. Individuals interested in a NWPC endorsement can contact the organization for an application and interview.
National Women's Political Caucus PAC	National	Nonpartisan	NWPC-PAC supports pro-choice women candidates from around the country.	NWPC-PAC supports pro-choice women candidates from around the country.
Native Women's Political Caucus PAC	National	Nonpartisan	The Native Women's Political Caucus promotes and supports Native women running for local, state, and federal offices.	The Native Women's Political Caucus promotes and supports Native women running for local, state, and federal offices.
New York Women's Political Caucus PAC National Women's Political Caucus	NY	Nonpartisan	The New York Women's Political Caucus PAC supports women candidates for elected and appointed office.	The New York Women's Political Caucus PAC supports women candidates for elected and appointed office.
NewPower PAC	GA	Nonpartisan	NewPower PAC is a nonpartisan organization that is motivated by the scarcity of women in elective or appointed office in the state of Georgia. Our...	NewPower PAC is a nonpartisan organization that is motivated by the scarcity of women in elective or appointed office in the state of Georgia. Our purpose is to encourage women’s full participation in the civic life of Georgia by creating a network of mentors and leaders.
NWPC Florida	FL	Nonpartisan	NWPCFL is a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's political participation by increasing the number of pro-choice women in...	NWPCFL is a grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women's political participation by increasing the number of pro-choice women in elected and appointed office. NWPC provides support to women candidates running for all levels of office regardless of political affliliation.
Off the Sidelines	National	Dem	Off The Sidelines is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s call to action for women to make their voices heard on the issues they care about. Women have...	Off The Sidelines is Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s call to action for women to make their voices heard on the issues they care about. Women have the power to shape the future – it’s just a matter of getting off the sidelines and getting involved.
Ohio Women's Political Caucus PAC National Women's Political Caucus	OH	Nonpartisan	Established in 1972, the Cincinatti Women's Political Caucus recruits, trains, and supports feminist candidates. It is the only active chapter of...	Established in 1972, the Cincinatti Women's Political Caucus recruits, trains, and supports feminist candidates. It is the only active chapter of the National Women's Political Caucus in Ohio.
Opportunity PAC	WA		A Political Action Committee Focused on Electing Black Women to Public Office in Washington State.	A Political Action Committee Focused on Electing Black Women to Public Office in Washington State.
PAM's List	NJ	Dem	Founded in 1993, PAM's List raises funds through a donor network to support pro-choice, viable, Democratic women candidates for the New Jersey...	Founded in 1993, PAM's List raises funds through a donor network to support pro-choice, viable, Democratic women candidates for the New Jersey Legislature.
Patsy T. Mink PAC	HI	Dem	The Patsy T. Mink PAC is dedicated to raising early money for progressive pro-choice Democratic women candidates for state offices.	The Patsy T. Mink PAC is dedicated to raising early money for progressive pro-choice Democratic women candidates for state offices.
PODER PAC	National	Dem	PODER PAC's mission is to increase the number of Democratic, pro-choice Latinas serving in Congress.	PODER PAC's mission is to increase the number of Democratic, pro-choice Latinas serving in Congress.
PURSE (People United for Republican Sisters' Elections) PAC	IA	Rep	PURSE PAC, a women's political fundraising organization founded in the fall of 2008, hopes to draw more women to the Republican Party of Iowa by...	PURSE PAC, a women's political fundraising organization founded in the fall of 2008, hopes to draw more women to the Republican Party of Iowa by seeking out Republican women to work on and donate to political campaigns and to run for office themselves.
Rachel's Action Network (RAN)	National	Nonpartisan	RAN empowers pro-environment women funders to influence the political proccess.	RAN empowers pro-environment women funders to influence the political proccess.
Represent! PAC	PA	Dem	Represent! PAC was founded to increase the number of Democratic women in elected office in Pennsylvania by providing financial investments in...	Represent! PAC was founded to increase the number of Democratic women in elected office in Pennsylvania by providing financial investments in strong women candidates.
Republican Majority for Choice	National	Rep	The Republican Majority for Choice PAC supports Republican men and women throughout the United States who believe in the Party's traditional...	The Republican Majority for Choice PAC supports Republican men and women throughout the United States who believe in the Party's traditional principles of individual liberty, strong national security and sound economic reason, in addition to an inclusive social agenda on choice.
Republican Women for Progress	National	Rep	Republican Women for Progress (RWFP) is a grassroots policy organization created to: ensure the full spectrum of Republican women’s voices are...	Republican Women for Progress (RWFP) is a grassroots policy organization created to: ensure the full spectrum of Republican women’s voices are represented in the media, develop and support the pipeline of Republican women who want to lead and run for office, and refocus the GOP on proper governance and policy.
RightNOW Women PAC	National	Rep	RightNOW Women PAC is a volunteer organization helping elect Republican women to federal office.	RightNOW Women PAC is a volunteer organization helping elect Republican women to federal office.
ROSA PAC	National	Nonpartisan	Raising Our Sisters’ Assets Political Action Committee (ROSA PAC) is dedicated to raising funds for women of color running for Congress to help...	Raising Our Sisters’ Assets Political Action Committee (ROSA PAC) is dedicated to raising funds for women of color running for Congress to help them win, get re-elected and lead. ROSA PAC's goal is to further the conversations and actions that positively affect women of color in the communities where they work and live.
Run Sister Run PAC	National		Run Sister Run is a movement to train and elect more progressive women candidates.	Run Sister Run is a movement to train and elect more progressive women candidates.
RunWOMENserve	NJ	Nonpartisan	RunWOMENserve is a political action committee founded by former State Senator Diane Allen to elect principled women of both parties to the New...	RunWOMENserve is a political action committee founded by former State Senator Diane Allen to elect principled women of both parties to the New Jersey Legislature. RunWOMENserve requires endorsees to put their constituents ahead of their party rely on a strong moral compass, and act with civility.
Ruth's List	FL	Dem	Ruth's List Florida is dedicated to building a progressive Florida by recruiting, supporting, and electing pro-choice, Democratic women to public...	Ruth's List Florida is dedicated to building a progressive Florida by recruiting, supporting, and electing pro-choice, Democratic women to public office in Tallahassee, in county commissions, in city councils, and in other key positions around Florida. Ruth's List provides training, campaign assistance, early money, and a network of members giving their skills, time, and finances to help women win.
Sally's List	OK	Nonpartisan	Founded in 2010, Sally's List is dedicated to recruiting and training progressive women to run for the Oklahoma State Legislature. The...	Founded in 2010, Sally's List is dedicated to recruiting and training progressive women to run for the Oklahoma State Legislature. The organization's goal is to help make a marked difference in the gender makeup of the Oklahoma legislature within a decade. Sally's List currently identifies and supports state legislative candidates - male and female - who support women's reproductive and human rights. However, the long term goals of the organization are to seek out and train progressive women willing to run for office, and to support them in their bids.
San Francisco Women's Political Committee	CA	Nonpartisan	Established in 2002, the San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) is a multi-party organization that works to engage women in all dimensions...	Established in 2002, the San Francisco Women's Political Committee (SFWPC) is a multi-party organization that works to engage women in all dimensions of the political process. SFWPC makes female and male candidate endorsements, initiative endorsements and presents the only woman's slate card in San Francisco. The committee advocates for policy improvements that support the empowerment of women, girls and community.
Santa Barbara Women's PAC	CA	Nonpartisan	The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to furthering gender equality and feminist...	The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee is a non-partisan political action committee dedicated to furthering gender equality and feminist values through political and social action, and education. The Santa Barbara Women's Political Action Committee works to recruit, promote and support progressive women for political office. They endorse the candidacies of feminist candidates (women and men) who actively support group goals and promote a feminist agenda.

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