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She Should Run is geared toward leveling the political playing field

While women make up 51% of the voting public, they only hold about 30% of elected offices. She Should Run has an eye on encouraging women across the nation to run for office in order to even-up that divide with qualified, dynamic female candidates and office-holders.

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Nearly a quarter of U.S. women want to run for political office

And according to a survey from nonprofit She Should Run, your encouragement matters.

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Non-profit offering free virtual workshop to women in Fort Smith

A free virtual workshop will be available to women in Fort Smith starting this week. According to a press release, the national nonpartisan nonprofit She Should Run announced today that its new, two-part virtual series, “Power In Purpose” will kick off on Thursday, July 14, and conclude on Thursday, July 28, 2022.

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Is the Roe v. Wade news making you angry? You should run for office

An op-ed from She Should Run Founder and CEO, Erin Loos Cutraro. "It’s a tragedy that so many American women are shut out of playing a role in our democracy, particularly those from underrepresented communities including Black, Latina, AAPI, Native American, LGBTQ+ women, and women with disabilities. However, I’m betting that headlines about overturning women’s bodily autonomy will be the breaking point that will ignite the momentum we need to bring about real change."

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The Proportion of Elected City Offices Held by Women Rose by Just 3% in 2022

“It's our duty to not only show up ourselves, but to look around and see who's not in the room, especially at the local level and go find those individuals and invite them, and encourage them to bring their experiences,” said Erin Loos Cutraro, founder and CEO of candidate incubator She Should Run.

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Local organization supports, encourages women to run for elected office

She Should Run surveyed women across the country between the ages of 18-64 years of age and discovered that 60% of women aren't even considering a run for office in the future. 81% were interested in learning more about public office including the duties, responsibilities, salary, and education requirements.

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Representative Democracy Requires Inclusion of All Abilities

In addition to research and reporting, ReflectUS Coalition member She Should Run has been advocating for disabled women in a number of ways. In particular, they have been working to ensure campaigns are accessible to disabled community members. They have partnered with National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) to further this work.

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Balance On The Ballot: Getting Women To Run

Since 2016, women of all ages and backgrounds have become more politically involved, but advocates say structural barriers persist. Erin Loos Cutraro, Founder and CEO of She Should Run, sheds light on how her organization is promoting leadership and encouraging women to run and serve in office.

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The Daily Show With Trevor Noah – MARCH 2, 2021 – ADAM KINZINGER & H.E.R.

Rep. Madison Cawthorn faces sexual harassment allegations, Rep. Adam Kinzinger discusses the future of the GOP, and singer-songwriter HER talks about her song "Fight for You." In honor of Women's History Month, support more women running for public office by visiting dailyshow.com/SheShouldRun.

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If You Care About Your Community, It’s Time That You Consider Running For Office

Every woman has something to bring to the table. The work you do now, whether it be in an office, your own business, or even your own home, translates to skills and insight you could bring to public office. There's no one way to be qualified, and you'd be surprised to learn that you have an extensive network of peers to tap into for support.

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100 Influential Women on Why They’re Voting in the 2020 Election

“My vote is about building a better, more representative government. We need to elect people who want to lift up communities that otherwise wouldn’t be able to invest the time and muscle necessary for the change they so desperately need. We’re standing on the shoulders of women who pushed us to where we are today—and it’s this election, and every election thereafter, that we need to invest in a better, more equitable tomorrow.”

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Record Number of GOP Women Running for Congress, But Future With Women Daunting for Party

Erin Loos Cutraro, CEO of the nonpartisan organization She Should Run, which helps women from both political parties run for office, said it's a "heavier lift" to reach potential first-time candidates in Republican circles than Democratic communities. "They feel really alone when they're thinking about running for office," Cutraro said of conservative women, "They don't see themselves represented, they don't see the same narrative being prioritized within the institutional players on the Republican side. That built-in intentional support is not there, which means that it can be a really lonely process."

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