Women are underrepresented at every level of politics. Our founder, Melinda French Gates, wants to help change that. We recently partnered with Cosmopolitan to highlight the barriers to women’s political power—and the promising solutions that are leveling the playing field.
We’re backing innovative efforts that help more women—especially women of color—run for office, win elections, and lead at all levels of government. We believe that when women succeed in elected office, all of society benefits. Most American women believe that, too.
of American women say it would have a positive impact if more women were in elected office.
of American women think it's challenging for women in local elected office to be successful at their jobs.
of American women say it’s important for their own life that women can succeed across all levels of elected office.
