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.
12.6%
55 of the 435 Members of the House are women of color. That is only 12.6%
Join us at upcoming events.
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Reception with Mary Peltola, U.S. Senate Candidate
Join us for an afternoon reception in support of former Congresswoman Mary Peltola, candidate for U.S. Senate (AK). Mary is poised to make history as the first Alaskan Native elected to the Senate. The road to flipping the Senate is through Alaska. This race with be one of the most expensive and competitive in the country. Come learn more about the status of Mary’s race and her path to victory.
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Representation Matters: Two for the Road to the Senate
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Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan (MN)
Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton (IL)
Join us in supporting these two outstanding candidates for U.S. Senate. Both are running for open seats Democrats must win in order to take back the Senate. Peggy Flanagan is poised to make history as the first Indigenous woman to ever be elected to the Senate. Juliana Stratton will make history making Illinois an all women Senate delegation for the first time, and making Illinois the first state ever to have two women of color serving in the Senate at the same time.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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