She Should Run

When someone asks us why we're qualified to lead.

Fighting for what you believe in can sometimes feel overwhelming, but every movement starts with those who are brave enough to stand up and speak out. ✨💪✨

Want to positively impact your community but you're not sure how? Here are six ways you can contribute, along with some distinct examples to help you get started. l8r.it/Ckym

In 2024, 70% of the nearly 77,000 elections across the United States went uncontested 🤯 this year, there are 100,000 offices up for election–this could be your moment to take the leap! (Sources: @ballotpedia + @BallotReady)

“She’s insane for this” and it’s just a woman running for office

The bottom line: you do have what it takes to run for office and your community needs your voice. Check out the free resources and tools in the She Should Run Resource Center to get started on your running for office journey!

Running without a party affiliation: running as an independent at the federal level can be challenging, but many local positions are nonpartisan, meaning you don’t need a party affiliation.

When it comes to running for office, many women have the same questions–and the same reasons why they think they shouldn’t run. Let’s break some of them down 🧵

Which fictional character is your ideal candidate for public office? Find out with our quiz! l8r.it/jmac

Last year, nearly half of the world’s population had a major election–yet 27 new parliaments now have fewer women than they did before the elections. In fact, in nearly ⅔ of countries where results have been confirmed, the number of women elected fell. l8r.it/EVmb

Want to dip your toes into the world of elected leadership? Get started with the She Should Run Resource Center! We’ve got loads of guides, worksheets, quizzes, and courses to help you determine if running for office is right for you–and how to get started. 🏃‍♀️

Third, support women in your community who are running for office. Volunteer for their campaigns, attend their rallies, and talk to your neighbors about candidates you believe in. If we want to see more women in office, we need to support them when they run!

Today, the 119th Congress was sworn in–and we’re seeing the first decline in women members of Congress since 2011. Here’s what we can do to change that ⬇️

Today, the 119th Congress convenes for the first time. What’s the proportion of women serving in this congress? Get the breakdown ⬇️ cawp.rutgers.edu/news-media/pre…

It’s never too early in the year to start thinking about your running for office journey! Take your first step by exploring the She Should Run Resource Center: l8r.it/26jD