Women's Political Power Map

Snelling Center for Government

Created by the Snelling Center for Government in 1995, the Vermont Leadership Institute (VLI) is a leadership development program designed to engage civic leaders and educate participants about issues, opportunities, and challenges facing Vermont. The 10-month program includes 18 seminar days over 8 overnight sessions, each held in a different region of the state. Participants selected from Vermont's private, public, and non-profit sectors gain the self-awareness, knowledge and networks needed in order to be effective leaders in their organizations, their communities, and Vermont.

SNOW PAC — a group focused on supporting the next generation of women elected officials here in Ohio, and around the country.

The South Carolina General Assembly Women's Caucus is an organization for women serving at all levels of government in the State of South Carolina. The purpose is to provide an educational and professional resource network for women.

South Carolina Republican party

The South Carolina Republican Party offers campaign training for its members through the South Carolina GOP Academy. Ten 4-5 hour trainings covering a variety of topics are held throughout each election cycle.

National Organization for Women

Founded in 1966, the National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States whose goal is to take action to bring about equality for all women. NOW is a multi-issue, multi-strategy organization that takes a holistic approach to women's rights. The organization's official priorities are winning economic equality and securing it with an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that will guarantee equal rights for women; championing abortion rights, reproductive freedom and other women's health issues; opposing racism and fighting bigotry against lesbians and gays; and ending violence against women.  NOW has over 550 chapters in all 50 states that participate in education and advocacy activities. Information on state and local chapters of NOW are available on the national NOW website and through state chapters.

A multi-partisan group of women whose mission is to move South Carolina forward – politically, socially, economically, educationally, and environmentally – through information, connection and engagement of women to political and policy leadership.

South Dakota Agriculture and Rural Leadership, Inc., (SDARL), is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to identifying and developing leadership for agriculture and rural communities to benefit the state as a whole. Thirty individuals are selected annually to attend 11 seminars over an 18-month period. Nine of the seminars are 3-4 day in-state seminars held at various locations throughout South Dakota in the first 16 months of the program. The National Seminar is a week-long study/travel seminar to Washington, DC in February of the first year. The International travel seminar is a 10-12 day study seminar, typically held in February of the second year, just prior to graduation. The SDARL program strives to:/ enhance rural and agricultural representation/ -- improve professionalism/ -- increase community involvement/ -- sharpen promotional skills/ -- boost urban support and understanding/ -- reduce isolationism/ -- enrich the quality of life in the state of South Dakota. .

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 Southwest Idaho NOW chapter website provides information, updates, and background on  current events and actions relating to  women’s issues involving political engagement, social and environmental justice, and human rights in Idaho.

The Stennis Institute of Government provides day-long political education workshops designed to capture potential candidates, campaign volunteers, and regular citizens interested in the political process.  Training schedules are available at the Institute's website.

The Sue Shear Leadership Academy at the University of Missouri - St. Louis is an intensive 7-day leadership development program designed to inspire civic engagement and encourage women’s public sector leadership.  Students are selected from participating universities to attend. 

Supermajority is a membership-based organization that affirms and builds women’s power and serves as a one-stop shop for advocacy, community building, and electoral participation aimed at transforming our country and building an intergenerational, multiracial movement for women’s equity.

 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. 

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. 

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.

National Women's Political Caucus

Founded in 1974, the Tennessee Women's Political Caucus is an active voice for women and families in Tennessee, promoting full and equal participation of women in government and political parties. The Caucus strongly encourages women to seek public office, whether elected or appointed, and supports women candidates for office. It also provides information about upcoming political trainings or workshops from state organizations.

The National Federation of Democratic Women (NFDW) supports the inclusion of womens voices in the Democratic Party. With 32 chapters nationwide, the NFDW promotes Democratic Party goals and candidates and works to unite women party members behind them. NFDW chapters recognize potential women candidates and encourage their candidacies for office. Members attend meetings, organize educational and political events, volunteer for campaigns, and support candidates for office.

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 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.

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.