Maryland

The Women's Democratic Club (WDC) goal is to elect Democrats, advocate on state and local issues of importance to women and families and educate our community on critical issues.

Developed through FIREPAC, the IAFF Political Training Academy educates and assists campaign veterans and political newcomers alike on how to run for elected office, manage a political campaign or direct an affiliate’s political action program. 

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. 

The Maryland Democratic Party, through a partnership with the DNC Best Practices Institute and National Democratic Training Committee offers four yearly trainings for candidates, prospective or otherwise.

The United Democratic Women of Maryland Inc. was founded to celebrate women’s right to vote as well as provide an outlet where women come together to meet and support Democratic ideals and the Democratic Party as a body. 

Founded in 1983, the Leadership Program of Baltimore is an annual leadership development program for 50 individuals selected from businesses, non-profits and government. The annual program includes seminars, experimental activities, weekend retreats and meetings with some of the regions most influential leaders. Program participants are educated about the community in preparation for taking leadership roles in the public and private sectors.

The Maryland Federation of Republican Women has provided a one-day training program for Republican women interested in running for office.  Attendees in two tracks -- beginner and advanced -- get advice from leading Republican candidates and campaign professionals. 

The Maryland Legislative Women's Caucus is a bipartisan, bicameral women's caucus that sets a legislative agenda. The Caucus has also worked to recruit women candidates in the past, when seats are available.

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.

Leadership Maryland is an organization designed to develop area leaders' individual interest, statewide knowledge, and leadership skills. Each year, senior-level leaders from throughout the state are selected to participate in six two-day sessions and one one-day session in different regions of the state. Sessions cover local, regional and statewide issues like education, health and human services, criminal justice, environment, and diversity and multi-culturalism.