There are critical elections in Minnesota in 2019 and your vote matters. To ensure pro-choice women are represented at all levels of government, it’s up to us to vote for them. On August 13th — Primary Election Day — 4 of our endorsed candidates will be on the ballot. If you live in Ramsey County District 1, Bloomington, or Duluth, make a plan to vote and use Women Winning’s voter guide to make the best choice at the polls!

Pro-choice women are our best advocates and we must have a seat at decision-making tables. Pro-choice women are running for important local and municipal offices across Minnesota in 2019 and Women Winning is proud to announce our endorsement of two strong candidates this July. 

"The fervor and enthusiasm for women candidates is widespread. There is a growing understanding that women's voices and the voice of people of color are critical -- and we need to sustain that momentum... Together we are creating an incredible movement to boos us not just over the next hill, but even higher."

This is a new era of pro-choice women’s leadership and the wave of women stepping up to run for office in 2019 and 2020 continues. To meet this critical moment, we’re expanding our team — Women Winning is thrilled to announce we’re hiring a second Political Director!

Every election and every office matters. City Councils and School Boards play a critical role in protecting reproductive rights. Cities and counties determine zoning and funding for clinics, and School Boards determine the availability of age-appropriate consent and reproductive health education. That’s why Women Winning is focused on key municipal elections this year across Minnesota.

“All too often male candidates belittle women and minimize their leadership. Mayor Emily Larson made history in 2015 when she was the first woman elected Mayor of Duluth, winning with an overwhelming 72% of the vote. Since then she has led with a bold agenda.”

I have many times faced others’ doubts about whether or not I’m tough enough or strong enough. I am underestimated on a fairly regular basis. People will turn to a man in the room, or a man sitting next to me, and speak to him. I know what I’m capable of and I’m comfortable showing it. When I have been challenged on whether I’m tough enough to make a decision, my first reaction is “try me.” I can do my own hard work. I can do my own heavy lifting. I am the steady resilient leader that my community needs me to be.

Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Obama, was with Women Winning in Minnesota on May 29th and we are honored that she highlighted our work during her appearance on MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show the next day!

2018 was not a blip in the radar. Pro-choice women cross the nation continue to run for office in record numbers -- and Minnesota is leading the way. Women Winning is proud to endorse six pro-choice women candidates running in the crucial 2019 elections. Women Winning is also proud to endorse three candidates for Saint Paul City Council: Anika Bowie in Ward 1, Nelsie Yang in Ward 6, and Jane Prince in Ward 7....