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Dare to Run

Dare to Run offers female college graduates the chance to participate in a two-year certificate program in pursuit of a career path in public service.  They give women the opportunity to be a voice for their communities by committing to run campaigns in search of elected office within two years of graduation from the program.

Emerge New York

Emerge New York recruits, trains, and provides a powerful network for Democratic women running for office.

#WomenRun2016: U.S. House Outlook

October 25, 2016
Kelly Dittmar

What will the U.S. House of Representatives look like in 2017? Combining CAWP data with race ratings from the Cook Political Report reveals that women may well reach a new high in numerical representation in the 115 th House, but that outcome relies upon favorable breaks in the most competitive races. Moreover, the most positive outcomes in 2016 are likely...

#WomenRun2026: U.S. House Outlook

#WomenRun2016: U.S. Senate Outlook

October 11, 2016
Kelly Dittmar

While this year saw a record number of women filing for Senate races, November’s ballots won’t offer a record number of women nominees. Still, depending on how the most competitive races of the cycle break on November 8 th, we may see a net increase in the number of women serving in the U.S. Senate in January 2017. Candidates and Nominees Forty (28D, 12R)...

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