Women's Political Power Map

Victory Institute

Founded in 1993, the LGBTQ Victory Institute runs candidate and campaign trainings that provide comprehensive, nonpartisan training to present and future openly LGBTQ candidates, campaign staff and community leaders. Attendees learn about skills and strategy by engaging in tough, realistic campaign situations. The Victory Institute offers intensive basic training as well as an advanced training for current elected officials planning to run for higher office.  The Victory Institute's four-day basic training is conducted several times a year in various cities across the country.

Lillian's List of North Carolina is a statewide independent political committee dedicated to electing pro-choice Democratic women to the North Carolina General Assembly.

A non-partisan online publication dedicated to sharing the stories of women involved in Texas politics with hopes of bringing gender parity across all levels of public office. 

Founded in 1991, the Los Angeles African American Women Political Action Committee (LAAAWPAC) is dedicated to endorsing and supporting California African American Women running for national, state, and local offices.

The Louisiana Center for Women and Government and Business at Nicholls State University encourages and promotes the leadership of women by providing resources and non-partisan support through educational workshops, training seminars and outreach programs. The center is committed to promoting women in government and public service, to acknowledging achievements of women and to teaching all citizens about the importance of public service and responsible citizenship.

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.

The Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus is a formal, bipartisan caucus that comprises the women in the Louisiana Legislature who share a collective mission to: (1) prepare the next generation of women leaders and (2) serve as the premiere voice and leading monitor of issues, legislation and policies that affect women. The Caucus also sponsors outreach efforts through a non-profit foundation and "Women of Excellence" awards. Members meet every other week during session and at an annual retreat outside of session.

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. 

LPAC builds the political power of lesbians and queer women by electing candidates who champion LGBTQ rights, women’s equality and social justice. 

LUPE Fund Inc.'s mission is to educate, empower, and engage Latinas in order to promote leadership and civic engagement. LUPEPAC supports progressive Latina candidates for all levels of office in New Jersey.

Madam for America is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping to identify, recruit, train, elect, and appoint Black women at every level of government in the Midwest. 

Maggie's List is a federal PAC that provides programs and financial support to women candidates who promote the values of fiscal conservatism, less government, more personal responsibility and strong national security. 

Ohio Democrats

The Main Street Initiative is the Ohio Democrats’ program to train candidates and campaign managers, in partnership with LEAD Ohio PAC. The program gives Democratic candidates and their staff the tools they need to run and win.

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.

The Maine Women’s Lobby works to build gender justice in Maine through legislative advocacy and systems change. The MWL does this by providing direct legislative advocacy and policy analysis, and by building and supporting a gender-responsive Legislature.

The MWL Education Fund helps Mainers develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in feminist, anti-oppression-based public policy advocacy and civic life. The MWL does this through programming focused on community building and community-based data and policy analysis in order to increase knowledge, skills, and opportunities for citizens to engage in public policy change.

MANA is a nonprofit, advocacy organization established in 1974. Its mission is to empower Latinas through leadership development, community service, and advocacy. MANA fulfills its mission through programs designed to develop the leadership skills of Latinas, promote community service by Latinas, and provide Latinas with advocacy opportunities.

Maria’s Women United is dedicated to preserving and fostering the Maria Barnaby Greenwald legacy of uniting, promoting, mentoring and empowering Democratic women of Southern New Jersey and those who support the region.

The Martha Hughes Cannon Caucus is made up of current and former Utah legislators; named for the Utahn who was the first US woman elected to a state senate.

Mary Ann's List works to elect pro-choice progressive women from across the state of Delaware at every level of government.