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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Ruth's List
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. |
Florida | Dem |
Sally's List
Founded in 2010, Sally's List is a non-partisan organization dedicated to recruiting and training progressive women to run for the Oklahoma State Legislature. |
Oklahoma | Nonpartisan |
San Francisco Women's Political Committee
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. |
California | Dem |
Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee
The Santa Barbara Women's Political Committee is dedicated to furthering gender equality and intersectional feminist values through political, social and educational activities. |
National, California | Nonpartisan |
Shirley's List
Named after Shirley Chisholm, who started her political career at the state level, Shirley's List supports Black women running for local and state offices in California. |
California | Dem |
Snow PAC
SNOW PAC — a group focused on supporting the next generation of women elected officials here in Ohio, and around the country. |
National, Ohio | Dem |
Tarrant County Democratic Women
Tarrant County Democratic Woman’s Club’s purpose is to promote the Democratic Party’s message of economic justice and social progress for all people by assisting Democratic candidates at the local, state, and national level and supporting Democratic women seeking election to public office. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Democratic Women of Central Texas
Texas Democratic Women of Central Texas is an affiliate member of the National Federation of Democratic Women that works to increase the participation and influence of Democratic women in Texas through public events, candidate endorsements, and the TDW PAC. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Democratic Women of the Brazos Valley
Texas Democratic Women of the Brazos Valley provides support and fundraising for women candidates and hosts monthly meetings on current events and legislation from a women's perspective. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Latina List
Texas Latina List is a progressive political action committee that endorses and financially supports Latina women in Texas. |
Texas | Dem |
Texas Strong Republican Women
Texas Strong Republican Women offers political education, collaborates with Republican Women’s clubs, and promotes its candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections. |
Texas | Rep |
The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee
The Eleanor Roosevelt Legacy Committee supports pro-choice Democratic women candidates at the state or local level in New York State. |
New York | Dem |
The Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund
The Susan B. Anthony List is a pro-life women's PAC designed to provide early money to women running for high national office. |
National | Rep |
The Women's Empowerment Network
The Women's Empowerment Network is a nonprofit organization, registered as a 501(c)(3), that is dedicated to providing support for women who are facing adversity. Focusing primarily on women who are battling cancer and domestic violence. |
Nonpartisan | |
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 |
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 |
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 |