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
This week our nation pauses to celebrate not only Independence Day but a milestone 250 years in the making. It is a fitting moment to reflect on the freedoms we sometimes take for granted—and on the quiet responsibility that comes with them. For Latter-day Saint
Losing isn’t failing Many women never run for office because they’re afraid to lose. But ask almost any seasoned public servant and you’ll hear the same thing: a campaign that doesn’t end in victory is still one of the most valuable things you can do.
When we think about women in politics, our minds often jump to the U.S. Senate or the governor’s mansion. But some of the most meaningful civic work happens much closer to home—at the school board meeting, the city council chambers, or the county planning commission.
Closing the Gender Gap: What Happens When More Women Run for Office Here is a fact that surprises a lot of people: when women run for office, they win at comparable rates to men. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at
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