Vote Run Lead Action

Attn: Washington State elected officials! VRLA, Emerge Washington, Pro-Choice WA and Washington Conservation Action are partnering to help you maximize efforts around reproductive rights and climate justice during 2025 legislative session in Olympia. RSVP: bit.ly/washingtonjustice24

We’re all feeling the weight of the General Election, but the fight isn’t over. We need more women and gender-expansive candidates in office—those who will fight for ALL of us. Run for office. We need YOU now more than ever.

Oregon State Director Becca Phelps was featured alongside Emerge Oregon for their expertise on the increasing women candidates and the gender-based barriers they face, especially for women of color. Read more: https://bit.ly/3YOpJig

We must intentionally recruit women into all open seats???? Our MI State Director Cee Maul shared their expertise alongside Vote Mama in an article by Bridge Michigan backed by data from Represent Women. Even though Michigan is ranked 3rd in the country for gender parity, it'll take a few more election cycles to reach full representation. Together, we're strategizing ways to create sustainable pipelines for women candidates. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fwSF5h

Minnesota is sending a majority of women to Capitol Hill!????? There soon will be 7 women and 3 men in Minnesota’s Congressional delegation. Special congratulations to VRLA community members Rep-Elect. Kelly Morrison, Rep. Angie Craig, Rep. Ilhan Omar, Rep. Betty McCollum and Sen. Amy Klobuchar. Read the full article about MN's historic wins: https://bit.ly/3UI151P

?? BREAKING: New Mexico becomes the second state with a female-majority legislature! Statehouses are where the crucial decisions shaping our lives are made, & in 2025, women will take the lead. Here's to a stronger, more inclusive democracy! #MakeTheStatehouseHERHouse

For the second time, Donald Trump has won the presidency over a candidate who would have been the country’s first woman president. His win is not just about a single candidate or campaign — it is a stark reflection of the deep racism, misogyny, and sexism embedded in this country. Our hearts are broken, but our spirits aren’t.?

Congrats to VRLA community member Anquam Mahamoud on winning her FIRST election! ?? She’s the embodiment of #RunAsYouAre—authentic, fearless, and ready to lead. This victory is just the beginning!

Congratulations to VRLA alum Brenda Carter who won her re-election!

Congratulations to VRL alum Mai Xiong, who will serve her first full term as a Michigan State Representative. She is the first Hmong American in Michigan Legislature!