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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Virgina Democratic Women's Caucus
VA Democratic Women’s Caucus purpose is to unite the women of Virginia in support of the women of the Democratic Party and its candidates, encourage full and equal participation of women in the Party, encourage, educate, and finance Democratic women who aspire to public office, and raise awareness of women’s issues in the Commonwealth and the Virginia Democratic Party. |
Virginia | Dem |
Virginia Clinton Kelley Democratic Women's Club of Garland County
Virginia Clinton Kelley Democratic Women's Club of Garland County supports and encourages Democratic and progressive women seeking & holding elected office. We strive to seek justice in our community of Hot Springs/Garland County and beyond. |
Arkansas | Dem |
Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus
The Virginia Democratic Women's Caucus endorses and raises funds for women candidates in general elections, maintains a statewide network of members, conducts voter outreach, and encourages women to run for public office. |
Virginia | Dem |
Virginia National Organization for Women
Virginia National Organization for Women promotes women's rights through education, expanding women's participation in Virginia politics, lobbying, and collaboration with organizations across the social spectrum. |
Virginia | Dem |
Virginia's List
Virginia's List (formerly Women Leaders of Virginia) is a Political Action Committee with a mission to elect progressive women to the Virginia General Assembly and statewide elected offices. |
Virginia | Dem |
Vote Mama PAC
Vote Mama is the first PAC in the country dedicated to increasing the political power of Democratic moms by disrupting the systems that hold women back through direct financial support, mentorship, and endorsements. |
National | Dem |
Wake County Democratic Women
The Democratic Women of Wake County (DWWC) provides financial support to candidates, promotes volunteer opportunities in Wake County, and provides education about political and social issues to members. |
North Carolina | Dem |
Washington County Republican Women of Arkansas
The Washington County Republican Women of Arkansas (WCRC) is an affiliate of the Republican Party of Arkansas (RPA). WCRC values are family comes first, integrity matters, justice should prevail, service above self, honesty is a given, humility is a gift, and bipartisanship is a must. |
Arkansas | Rep |
Washington County Republican Women's Club
Washington County Republican Women's Club believe that the proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have to be done, but cannot be done, or cannot be done as well, by individuals; and that the most effective government is the government closest to its people. |
Ohio | Rep |
Washington State Federation of Democratic Women
Washington State Federation of Democratic Women's objective of the organization is to unite women of the Democratic Party; to promote the principles and values of the Democratic Party as espoused in our platform, and to encourage full participation of women in every level of the Democratic Party Structure. |
Washington | Dem |
Washington State National Organization for Women
Washington State NOW purpose is to take actions to establish full equality for all women and to fight against all forms of oppression. |
Washington | Dem |
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 |
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 |
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 |