Online Resources

Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP)

CAWP is an extensive database of research on American women in politics. Its mission statement is “to promote greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life.” 

Inter-Parliamentary Union - Women in National Parliaments

Information on number of women in national parliaments as well as regional parliamentary assemblies. Current and archived data are both available.

Ballotpedia

A nonprofit, nonpartisan collaborative encyclopedia designed to connect people to politics and elections at the local, state and federal level. Provides results for all U.S. elections.

Women Rule Series - Politico

A multi-platform journalism series from POLITICO, in partnership with Google and the Tory Burch Foundation, dedicated to exploring women’s leadership in politics, policy, and their communities.

YouGov

An online polling database that provides up-to-date data on public opinion and publishes research on quantitative and qualitative data that they collect.

Center for American Progress

An independent, progressive nonprofit policy institute dedicated to research and action in a wide array of policy areas. 

FairVote

FairVote is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to making democracy fair, functional, and more representative through comprehensive electoral reforms.

Chamber Hill Strategies

A conservative, woman owned public policy and consulting firm. The Firm's services include direct advocacy, policy development and positioning, political strategies, coalition management, social media advocacy, special event hosting, and strategy development. 

Ready to Run

A non-partisan national network of campaign training programs from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) to encourage and train women to run for elective office, position themselves for appointive office, work on a campaign, or get involved in public life in other way.