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CAWP enhances knowledge on gender in U.S. politics through research projects and reports, timely analyses, and support of scholarly research on women and politics through grants, awards, and a book series. We translate gender politics research for broad audiences.
While CAWP’s mission and focus is national, we are proud to be part of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. A component of our work focuses on research, data collection, and programs specific to our home state.
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Our mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about the role of women in American politics, enhance women's influence in public life, and expand the diversity of women in politics and government.
This project analyzes campaign contributions by individuals to major party congressional women and men candidates. It will be updated periodically during the 2026 election cycle.
This report from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) and the Higher Heights Leadership Fund outlines the status of Black women in American politics as of July 2025.
Final Analysis: Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2024
The final report of the Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2024 project analyzes campaign contributions by individuals to major party candidates, both women and men, who ran at the congressional and state level. Analyses were conducted by candidate gender, party, chamber, and seat status, as well as women’s race/ethnicity.