When we were invited to write about women who ran for the American presidency, we quickly realized how scattered the information was. The stories were extraordinary, but far too hard to find.
That experience sparked the idea for this planner.
We wanted a place that makes women’s leadership visible: celebrating milestones, honoring birthdays, and lifting up the women who shape our democracy.
Today, this planner reflects RepresentWomen’s belief in Women’s Power by Design — that representation grows when we build systems and tools that center women’s contributions. This work also comes to life each year through our Democracy Solutions Summit, the only national reform convening that centers women experts and elevates solutions for a more representative democracy.
As you move through these pages, we invite you to consider one question:
How might our democracy change if we designed our systems with women’s leadership in mind, and what role might you play in that story this year?
We’re proud to share the 2026 edition as a celebration of the women who came before us, the women inspiring us now, and the women who will lead us into the future.
We hope you all have a fantastic 2026!
