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Considering Running? 

Resources to help spur your consideration running for office: ​

26 Common Barriers to Running for Office - and how to overcome them:
https://sheshouldrun.org/starter-kit/26-common-barriers-to-running-for-office/

Qualifications for running for Office in Maryland and Montgomery County
https://elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/requirements.html

Offices that will be on Your 2022 Ballot
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/Resources/Files/pdfs/Board%20Information/OfficestoAppearonBallot/Offices%20to%20Appear%20on%20the%20Ballot.pdf

Important 2022  Election Dates
  • Last day to file candidacy Feb. 22*, 2022 (This date may change)
  • Primary Election June 28, 2922
  • General Election November 8, 2022
Montgomery County Public Financing for 2022
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/council/Resources/Files/agenda/col/2020/20201006/20201006_8D.pdf

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/public_campaign_finance.html
Montgomery County Board of Elections
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Elections/Candidate/CandidateInformation.html

Maryland Board of Elections
https://www.elections.maryland.gov/candidacy/index.html

Organizations to help Women Candidates Succeed:
  • SheShouldRun.org -  Non-partisan candidate training for women
  • Emily’s List - Helps pro-choice women run for office
  • Emerge Maryland - Helps Democratic women run for office with a 6mo. training program
  • Run for Something - Works exclusively with progressive millennials (women and men) ages 35 or younger who are first- or second-time candidates running for local offices
  • Barbara Lee Foundation
  • Rise & Run
  • Vote Run Lead - Helps train any woman running for office
  • Wellstone - Helps progressive leaders with a focus on racial, gender, and economic justice.
  • Running Start - Non-partisan help for young women candidates 
  • Moveon.org
  • National Council on Independent Living - Non-partisan candidate training for people with disabilities
Books:
  • “So You Want to Run for Office”

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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Leadership
      • Contact Us
      • Photo Gallery >
        • 14th Annual Power Tea
        • Legislative Breakfast
  • Upcoming Events
  • Membership
    • Dues Payment
    • Members Only- Directory
    • Get Involved
    • Resources >
      • Articles of Interest
      • Considering Running?
  • Rising & Shining Star
    • Rising Star Award
    • Shining Star Award
  • Scholarship Fund
  • Mentorship