"More than 22,000 women..." Fed up women voters are preparing to run for political office

[babylonsister]

http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/361603-fed-up-women-voters-are-preparing-to-run-for-political-office

‘Fed up’ women voters are preparing to run for political office
By Lisa Hagen - 11/26/17 07:30 AM EST


The head of an influential group that aims to elect female candidates says "women voters who are fed up, angry and want change" are changing the political dynamic ahead of the crucial midterm elections.

Stephanie Schriock, the president of EMILY’s List, told The Hill she’s seeing unprecedented political engagement from women that started with the Women’s March in response to President Trump’s inauguration.

Schriock also said she believes women getting into politics are being galvanized by the allegations of sexual harassment and assault by powerful men that have embroiled some lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

“These women marched, they went home, they organized, they felt that they weren’t alone,” Schriock said in an exclusive interview with The Hill.

More than 22,000 women have reached out to the group about running for office next year and about half of those are under the age of 45. They represent all 50 states. EMILY’s List has so far this cycle held more than 20 trainings across the U.S. that are structured to help them prepare and launch bids.

“I believe that #MeToo is coming out of all of this moment," Schriock added.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/361603-fed-up-women-voters-are-preparing-to-run-for-political-office

[Stuart G]

1. k and r...no text

[marble falls]

2. They have priority for my vote and campaign contributions.

[Hoyt]

3. This is great news. We need a lot more women in office.

[duforsure]

4. So glad to hear this!

We need more women, and minorities, and people that'll represent the American people, instead of these republicans and con artists that'll rob us blind when they get their chance. We also need a Commission , a Congressional Commission led by Senator Gillibrand to look into all the rampant sexual misconduct allegations from all of OUR government officials, and without obstructions, and without a man heading it. If they don't their will continue to be misconduct, and men protecting men from their actions, and some will continue abusing their powers they hold over them. Wouldn't that be interesting if they put Hillary over it. Her investigating you know who.

[DinahMoeHum]

5. There are other sites beside EMILY's List worth checking out. . .

Another women's site: She Should Run
http://www.sheshouldrun.org/

For African-American women in particular: Higher Heights
http://www.higherheightsforamerica.org/

For millenials: Run For Something
https://www.runforsomething.net/

[crazycatlady]

6. In addition, states have their own version of EMILY's list

I know that NY has one called Eleanor's Legacy (who jointly did the NYC training with Emily)