There is a concept in social science research called the role model effect. It describes something most of us have experienced intuitively: people are far more likely to pursue a path when they can see someone like themselves walking it. In politics, this effect is well-documented....
One of the most persistent myths that keeps qualified women from running for office is the belief that they are simply not qualified enough. Not experienced enough. Not credentialed enough. Not something enough. Here is the truth: you are already qualified. The life you have lived...
For many Latter-day Saint women who are considering a run for public office, one of the first questions that surfaces is not about strategy or fundraising or messaging — it is something far more personal: What will this do to my family? What about my...
If the thought of asking people for money makes you want to close this tab and never run for office, you are in good company. Fundraising is one of the top fears among first-time candidates — and it stops a lot of qualified people from...
Some people ask: shouldn't we just focus on getting good people to run for office, regardless of gender? It is a fair question — and the answer is yes, absolutely. We need qualified, principled people of all backgrounds serving in public office. But here is the...
The path from "I've been thinking about this" to "I filed my paperwork" is a lot shorter when you have someone walking beside you who has already made that journey. A good mentor does not just answer logistical questions — they help you see yourself...
Here is something not enough people know: you do not need to run for office to be a meaningful force in local government. Right now, in your city, county, or state, there are volunteer seats on boards and commissions waiting to be filled — by...
You do not need a political science degree, a campaign background, or a professional network to start getting involved in politics. What you need is a willingness to show up — and a candidate or cause worth showing up for. Volunteering on a campaign is one...
Once you decide to run, one of the first challenges you will face is also one of the most personal: being able to tell people, clearly and compellingly, why. Why are you running? What do you hope to change or protect? Why you, why this office,...
Public service is one of the most meaningful ways to bless the people around you — and Latter-day Saint women are already doing it every single day. In homes, congregations, and communities across the country, these women are organizing, leading, advocating, and serving. The question...
