Seeing is believing! Meeting women public leaders shows girls – and boys – that leadership is not just for men. Elected women can help educate young people about women’s public leadership, politics and government. Use the list below to search for elected women in your state or region to speak to your class or youth program, and utilize the resources to the right to draft invitation letters, discussion topics, and more.
Where to find women elected leaders:
- CAWP Women Elected Officials Database – Find women currently serving in the state legislature, Congressional delegation, and statewide elective executive offices in your state
- State and territorial government web sites – USA.gov offers links to every state government web site; use it to find contact information for state and territorial elected officials
- State and territorial legislature web sites – The Library of Congress offers quick links to every state legislature’s web site
- County web sites – Search for your county’s elected leaders on your county government web site
- Municipal web sites – Search for your town or city’s web site to find information and contact details for your local elected officials, including the mayor and town council members
- Organizations of Women Elected Officials
