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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electing Women Alliance
Electing Women is a Federal Political Action Committee based in Denver, Colorado. Electing Women is dedicated to raising money for pro-choice women running for Governor and U.S. Senate seats around the country by leveraging the power of women to elect women. |
National | Dem |
| Electing Women Greater Seattle PAC
Electing Women Seattle is a community of like-minded donors who come together in support of Democratic women running for US Senate and governorships. As part of the Electing Women Alliance, we collaborate with other giving circles around the country. |
National, Washington | Dem |
| Electing Women: Bay Area PAC
Electing Women Bay Area is a community of like-minded donors who come together in support of Democratic women running for US Senate and governorships. We have giving circles in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and Wine Country |
California, National | Dem |
| Elevate PAC
E-PAC works to recruit, develop, support, and mentor a slate of top tier women Republican candidates who have demonstrated electability and potential for candidate development and growth. |
National | Rep |
| Emerge Alabama
Emerge America Emerge Alabama inspires women to run for public office, and hones their skills to win. Their mission is to increase the number of Democratic women in all levels of public office throughout the state. |
Alabama | Dem |
| Emerge America
Emerge America is a political leadership training program for Democratic women held in states throughout the country. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. |
National | Dem |
| Emerge Arizona
Emerge America Arizona Emerge, part of the Emerge America Network, is a political leadership training program for Democratic women in Arizona. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. |
Arizona | Dem |
| Emerge Arkansas
Emerge Arkansas recruits, trains, and provides a network for Democratic women who want to run for office in Arkansas. |
Arkansas | Dem |
| Emerge California
Emerge America Sponsored by Emerge America Emerge California, an affiliate of Emerge America, is a political candidate training program for Democratic women in California who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. |
California | Dem |
| Emerge Colorado
Emerge Colorado is changing the face of Colorado politics by identifying, training and encouraging women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Colorado | Dem |
| Emerge Connecticut
The Emerge Connecticut training program is a unique opportunity for Democratic women who want to run for public office. It is the only in-depth 70-hour training program that inspires candidates to run and gives them the tools to win. |
Connecticut | Dem |
| Emerge Georgia
Emerge Georgia recruits, trains, and provides a network for Democratic women who want to run for office in Georgia. |
Georgia | Dem |
| Emerge Iowa
Emerge Iowa recruits, trains, and provides a network for Democratic women who want to run for office. |
Iowa | Dem |
| Emerge Kentucky
Emerge America Emerge Kentucky is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty-five applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly workshops over the course of seven months. Workshops are held at various locations around the state. |
Kentucky | Dem |
| Emerge Louisiana
Emerge America Emerge Louisiana recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office. |
Louisiana | Dem |
| Emerge Maine
Emerge America Emerge Maine is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Up to 25 attendees are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly workshops over the course of six months. Workshops are held at various locations around the state. |
Maine | Dem |
| Emerge Maryland
Emerge Maryland is changing the face of Maryland politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based six-month training program is unique. |
Maryland | Dem |
| Emerge Massachusetts
Emerge America Emerge Massachusetts is a political leadership program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Twenty to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend workshops over the course of six months. |
Massachusetts | Dem |
| Emerge Michigan
Emerge Michigan is changing the face of politics by identifying, training and encouraging Democratic women to run for office, get elected and to seek higher office. Our intensive, cohort-based seven-month training program is unique. As the number of elected Democratic women remains flat or even declines, the need for our work is growing. |
Michigan | Dem |
| Emerge Nevada
Emerge America Emerge Nevada is a political leadership training program for Democratic women, part of the Emerge America network. The Emerge mission is to identify, educate, and inspire Democratic women who want to pursue careers in politics at the local and state levels. Fifteen to 25 applicants are chosen annually to participate in once-monthly weekend meetings and workshops over the course of six months. |
Nevada | Dem |