Civic Engagement

"If you've ever thought about running for office — your town council or school board, the state legislature, even Congress, this guide is for you. We'll tell you where to start and how to navigate everything from campaign fundraising to building a "kitchen cabinet.""

"y analyzing the demographic variables associated with the elections of black women, we can examine circumstances potentially impacting electoral success. Those insights can be used to create a framework—a blueprint—that can help boost black women, and their supporters, to succeed in attaining more reflective representation in elected office at various levels of government."

"Seeks 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."

"...the nation’s premier organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office."

"Building leaders, energizing communities and keeping America strong, NFRW empowers women from all backgrounds in the political process and provides a forum for women to serve as leaders in the political, government, and civic arenas."

"Everything you need to know to run for office."

"You do not need years of experience in government or a degree from an elite school to run. You need strong ties to your community, a smart strategy and a determination to make a difference. Join the thousands of out LGBTQ+ elected officials nationwide and stand for equality. We need you."

A new CIRCLE white paper outlines inequities in who is encouraged to seek elected office, and how we can support more young candidates.

"Following the 2016 election and the resulting Women’s March, the last three and half years have seen women of color stepping into Congressional leadership and running on all levels of government. In 2018, voters elected the first two Native American women, the first two Latinas from the state of Texas, and the first two Muslim women ever to Congress. There were similar breakthroughs across the country on the state and local level. We might even see a woman of color become a major party’s nominee for Vice President this year, but there are still many challenges..."

"...one of the best ways to advance LGBTQ rights is by having people from the community in the halls of power. He says that when LGBTQ people serve in elected offices, “It changes the debate as well as hearts and minds and leads to more inclusive policies and legislation.”