The Story of Us
Vote Run Lead trains women to run for office and win, reaching over 55,000 women across America. Our alumni serve on city councils, county boards, state houses, supreme courts, and Congress. We unleash the political power of women as voters, candidates, and leaders to create and sustain an equitable democracy.
Launched in 2014, today, Vote Run Lead is four times the size of our start, reaching tens of thousands of women—nearly 60% of whom are women of color and 20% of whom are from rural America.
Meet the Team
Vote Run Lead staffers are dreamers, activists, strategists and movement leaders — each of whom brings a unique perspective to our fight to advance women’s representation across all levels of government.
Our focus includes national, statewide and local government, and we encourage women and gender-expansive folks from all backgrounds to embrace the “Run As You Are” philosophy, because our communities and our democracy work best when we all participate.
Staff members work remotely most of the time but also gather for team-building and professional development events several times a year. We also travel periodically to support our colleagues, speak at industry events, or host trainings or networking events for candidates, campaign managers, alumnae and members of our community. Sometimes we’ll even just throw a great party — because finding joy is an important part of sustaining the fight for justice!
Join The Team
Working at Vote Run Lead means being part of a dynamic team dedicated to advancing women’s representation and shaping the future of democracy.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, providing opportunities for growth and making a real impact in the pursuit of equitable and diverse leadership.
Join us to inspire change, empower women, and create a more reflective democracy.
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