RESOURCES
Considering seeking an elected or appointive role?
Here are some resources to get you started:
Information for those potentially seeking appointive office, and a list of appointive office websites by county and city
Information for those potentially seeking elected offices, details of the elected office types (city council, school board, and special district) and a list of local government websites by city, county, and type.
If you are interested in pursing an elected or appointed office please email info@wireforwomen.com. We will contact you to learn more about your goals and needs.
MATERIALS
Click below to download PDFs.
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EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Election Organizations
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Run for Something Action Fund - Where Can I Run - form will generate a list of local offices based on your address
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Books
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Represent: The Woman’s Guide to Running for Office and Changing the World
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Run for Something (it is both a website and a book)
If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.
-Shirley Chisholm
Tools
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Arena toolbox (registration required)
* In keeping with WIRE's nonpartisan practices, we do not endorse any of these resources. This is simply a non-exhaustive list compiled here for your convenience. If there are additional organizations or other resources we ought to include, please email info@wireforwomen.com with your suggestions.