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We need more women running for office. Period.

Since 1776, we’ve come a long way in terms of political representation–but with women making up 51% of the population and just 30% of elected positions, we still have a ways to go. Celebrate 4th of July by helping us build a truly representative democracy and signing up for a monthly donation! Plus, you’ll receive a free gift as a thank-you when you sign up. Give now: https://lnkd.in/ewtJhHgN

Uh oh, South Carolina! The Palmetto State may have a state senate without any Republican women following this year’s elections after all 3 “sister senators” lost their primaries, including Senator Katrina Shealy, the state’s longest-serving female senator. The only other women currently serving in the state’s Senate are both Democrats, and Republican women running for open seats in the general election face tough odds. Read more:

Last week, we teamed up with MAKERS Women to host the second installment of our 2024 Election Webinar Series, “Reclaiming Women’s Power: One Issue at a Time.” We heard from Abbey Clements, Executive Director and co-founder of Teachers Unify to End Gun Violence, and Charo Valero, Florida State Manager for National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, all about what you can do to take action on the issues that impact you 💥 Missed it? Watch now: https://lnkd.in/epSDiMCb “Reclaiming Women’s Power, One Issue at a Time” was made possible with support from MAKERS Women.

A truly representative democracy is one where women have equal representation–and we’re not there yet! When you become a member of Team250K, our monthly giving program, you’re helping support our mission to get more women on the ballot–because when women run, they win, and when women lead, we’re all the better for it. Plus, when you sign up for a new monthly donation by July 15, we’ll send you a free gift as a thank-you! Join Team250K now: https://lnkd.in/efiZk9Bz

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A long-term movement to increase women’s representation in politics needs long-term support–and we need you to keep our momentum going! When you commit to a monthly donation to She Should Run, you’re helping us reach even more women from all walks of life to encourage them to run for office. Sign up now to help us amplify our impact:

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Today is the day! Our webinar, “Reclaiming Women’s Power, One Issue at a Time” is live NOW on our YouTube–join us now for a live chat as it airs: https://lnkd.in/e_VjSBzs