Representation

Policy Work

Representation matters: the policies we get reflect the people we elect.

Women make up nearly half of Wyoming’s population, yet less than 1/4 of state legislators and county commissioners. In 2018 Wyoming ranked last in the nation for female representation in state government. We’ve moved out of the basement, but we haven’t come anywhere near gender parity. Women face barriers as candidates and elected officials yet electing more women strengthens democracy, makes it more representative, cultivates trust in elected bodies, and improves policy outcomes.

Partners:

Wyoming Women’s Foundation: WYWF makes grants and spearheads initiatives that benefit women and girls as well as our communities overall.
Cowgirl Run Fund Education Fund: Providing scholarships, training, and educational resources for Wyoming women who want to run for office.
RepresentWomen: Working toward gender-balanced representation in elected and appointed positions, at every level of government.

Research and resources:

Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics: Rethinking Women’s Political Power
Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School: Fair and Accurate Representation
She Should Run: Guidebook for Running for Office
Women Elected Officials Database (CAWP)

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Representation

Representation

Representation matters: the policies we get reflect the people we elect.

Partners:

Research and resources:

Representation

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Paid Parental Leave for Legislators

Making Wyoming Work for Women

Let’s Do It Together