2015: Loretta Lynch became the first Black woman to serve as US Attorney General...
1976: Congresswoman Lindy Boggs served as chairwoman...
1987: Congresswoman Patricia Schroeder (D-CO) made national headlines when she took preliminary steps...
2018: Michele Lujan Grisham (NM) became be the first Democratic woman of color governor nationwide.
2018: Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) became the first Muslim women elected to Congress.
2018: Sharice Davids (D-KS) and Deb Haaland (D-NM) became the first Native American women elected to Congress.
Oregon Women's Legislative Caucus
The Women’s Caucus of the Democratic Party of Oregon builds and sustains inclusive relationships and networks with Democratic women. The Women's Caucus will endeavor to educate and train women in all areas of political participation, from the importance of voting to running for office.
Democratic Campaign Management Program
The program begins with a week-long, formal training seminar. Upon completion of the seminar, each participant is assigned a specific area to coordinate as a field organizer for a major Democratic campaign.
Emerge Washington
Emerge Washington 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.