Democracy in Action

When courts redraw the map mid-cycle, women candidates lose the campaigns they already built, and women voters lose the ballots they already cast.

A reflection from RepresentWomen’s Communications Director, Alana Persson, on the 54th Anniversary of Women’s Equality Day

When most people think about voting, they think about campaigns, candidates — who they are going to vote for. But what about how we vote?

RepresentWomen's Cynthia Richie Terrell highlights the lack of airports named after women in the wake of Dolly Parton's death.

Today's Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais is a serious setback for voting rights, and for the women whose representation depended on the structural protections it has now weakened.

Online harassment is not just a social media problem — it's a structural barrier shaping who runs, who serves, and who leads in American democracy. This piece examines how digital violence disproportionately impacts Black women in politics and outlines the systemic reforms needed to build safer, more equitable pathways to leadership.

The D.C. Council voted to move forward with ranked choice voting for the 2026 elections, honoring the decisive mandate delivered by nearly 73 percent of D.C. voters in November 2024. RepresentWomen applauds this commitment to democratic integrity and looks forward to supporting voter education efforts ahead of a smooth rollout.

With 73% of D.C. voters having approved ranked choice voting for the 2026 elections, RepresentWomen calls on the D.C. Council to honor that mandate and move forward with on-time implementation.

From historic gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey to mayoral contests in cities across America, today's elections offer a powerful glimpse into the future of women's political leadership. RepresentWomen is tracking how structural reforms like ranked choice voting are reshaping who runs, who wins, and who leads at every level of government.

The Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais threatens to weaken the Voting Rights Act — a cornerstone of fair representation that has long protected the political power of women, especially Black women. RepresentWomen examines what's at stake and why defending voting rights is inseparable from the fight for a truly inclusive democracy.

This National Voter Registration Day, RepresentWomen is calling on women across the country to turn preparation into action — because parity starts with participation. Celebrate the moment by checking your voter registration and watching the newly updated documentary Majority Rules, which showcases how ranked choice voting is transforming women's representation.