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Women in Government

Women In Government convenes state legislators and stakeholder experts through conferences, state-based events, and webinars to discuss policy issues.  

Results: Women Candidates in the 2020 Elections

Last Update: December 7th at 3:30pm ET For most current numbers visit our Election 2020 Results Tracker According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), a unit of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University, at least 141 (105D, 36R) women will serve in the 117th Congress. This is a new record. There are 2 congressional races...

Women on the Front Lines in Cities’ Fights Against COVID-19

We know that women are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. According the U.S. Census Bureau , women hold 76% of all heath care jobs. More specifically, women are over 85% of registered nurses nationwide, dominating one of the groups battling coronavirus via patient care in hospitals nationwide. Women are also 31 of 50 (62%) of state health...

131 & Counting

131 & Counting aims to support the growing number of women lawmakers and their staff by bringing together public policy professionals and female leaders to ensure women are an essential part of our democracy.

Running Start

Running Start is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to educating and inspiring young women to participate in politics and run for office. The organization educates young women about the importance of politics in their lives and gives them the skills they need to become political leaders through a series of programs, including opportunities for experiential learning and access to political and leadership trainings. Programs target women from high school to their late twenties.

Women's Leadership Program

The American Democracy Institute's recently launched Women's Leadership Program offers education and training designed to foster innovative leadership and high-caliber public service among women.

WeLEAD

The nonpartisan WeLead training program successfully positions young professional women to run for office or lead a political campaign. 

Candidate Workshops

Veterans Campaign's two-day training sessions are specifically designed to educate, encourage, and motivate veterans to continue their commitment to public service by running for elected office. Program curriculum progresses in five stages: laying the groundwork for your campaign, getting your campaign of the ground, financing your campaign, and taking your campaign into the home stretch.

The Graduate School of Political Management

George Washington University offers a master's degree in political management to provide students with hands-on professional experience that is directly applicable to their careers in politics.  Students can focus in advocacy politics, electoral politics, or advanced political skills, with specialized course programs in each area to fit student interests. The MPM requires 36 hours of course work.

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