We support and amplify the voices of Black women, Indigenous women, and women of color running for elected office — to change the face of power.

THE FACTS

Women of color are underrepresented at all levels of elected office.

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Only 3 women of color have ever served as Governor in our country’s 249 year history. No Black woman or Indigenous woman has ever served as Governor.

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There are only 5 women of color currently serving in the U.S. Senate – 2 Black women, 2 Asian American/Pacific Islanders, and 1 Latina. No Indigenous woman has ever served in the U.S. Senate.

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Only 8 women of color have ever served in the U.S. Senate. A total of 1,942 men have served as U.S. Senators throughout history.

6.7%

Women of color constitute only 6.7% of statewide elective executives nationwide.

12.6%

55 of the 435 Members of the House are women of color. That is only 12.6%

WHAT YOU CAN DO

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