Past Events
Support and lift up women of color candidates.
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Representation Matters: Two for the Road to the Senate
Featuring
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.Virtual
June 23, 2026
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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.
San Francisco
June 14, 2026
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Governors Matter 2026: Our Firewall
Featuring
Deb Haaland (NM)
Gina Hinojosa (TX)
Keisha Lance Bottoms (GA)More than ever, Governors are proving to be the firewalls to protect our constitutional rights and uphold our democracy. Each of these three candidates is poised to make history.
Virtual
Wednesday, May 27th
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Lunch with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood
Join us for a lunch reception with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) who serves in House Leadership as the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chair as well as the Recruitment Chair of the DCCC (working to take back the House Majority!). Come hear her perspective on the state of the Congressional races and more. Let’s support her leadership and make sure she wins re-election.
San Francisco (address provided upon RSVP)
Thursday, May 28th
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Flip the House 2026
FeaturingÂ
Lauren Babb Tomlinson (CA-06)
Denise Powell (NE-02)
Dr. Tina Shah (NJ-07)Join us in supporting 3 dynamic women of color candidates for Congress who can help take back the House in November – one newly redistricted and 2 red-to-blue seats. If these 3 candidates win, we flip the House — while also ensuring greater representation. Our support now makes a difference.
Virtual
Wednesday, April 22nd
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Representation Matters: Black Congresswomen on the Frontline 2026
FeaturingÂ
Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05)
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13)Join 3 Congresswomen facing challenging re-elections in must-hold seats. Hear directly from them about what is happening in their states and in Washington, updates on their races, and why our support now is so important.
Virtual
Monday, February 23rd
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Reception with Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan for U.S. Senate (MN)
With Special Guest
Senator Elizabeth WarrenPlease join us and Senator Elizabeth Warren in supporting Peggy Flanagan’s Senate campaign. She is currently the highest ranking Indigenous woman in elected office in the nation, and is poised to become the first Indigenous woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. All eyes are on Minnesota right now, and Peggy Flanagan is the strong, grassroots leader the state needs.
San Francisco, CA (address provided upon RSVP)
Wednesday, February 18
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Reception with Rep. Jasmine Crockett for U.S. Senate (TX)
Join Representation Matters and Electing Women Bay Area in supporting Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s U.S. Senate campaign. Hear directly from her about the state of the race, why she is running, and how she plans to win in 2026 and flip a Texas Senate seat blue.
Piedmont, CA (address provided upon RSVP)
Thursday, February 12
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Reception with Fmr. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland
Candidate for Governor of New Mexico
Join Representation Matters and Fund Her in supporting Deb Haaland for Governor of New Mexico. The role of Governors, as the firewall to protect our democracy and fundamental rights, is more important than ever. Deb Haaland is poised to make history by becoming the first Indigenous woman to ever be elected as Governor in this country.
San Francisco, CA (address provided upon RSVP)
Friday, January 30, 2026
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Representation Matters Red to Blue: Latinas Lead
Featuring
Marlene Galan-Woods (AZ-01)
JoAnna Mendoza (AZ-06)
Carol Obando-Derstine (PA-07)The time to start supporting candidates who can win back the House in November is NOW! Join us to meet and support 3 Latina candidates for Congress who are poised to flip 3 seats. Invest early to make sure these candidates get off to a strong start.
A Virtual Event
Thursday, January 29th 2026
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Representation Matters 2.0 – Ready for 2026
With Special Guests
US Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE)
Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05)
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03)
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14)
Deb Haaland – Candidate for Governor (NM)in a conversation moderated by
Kimberly EllisJoin us to come together in the New Year for a sneak peek of our exciting plans ahead as we prepare for greater impact and wins in 2026. No contribution required to attend.
A Virtual Event
Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
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Evening Event in Support of CA State Controller Malia Cohen
Join us in celebrating Controller Malia Cohen’s birthday and supporting her re-election campaign. Learn more about what Controller Cohen does as California’s chief fiscal officer, overseeing the fourth-largest economy in the world!
San Francisco, CA
Monday, December 15, 2025