DCCC's Women LEAD Program

The DCCC's Women's LEAD program, headed up by Representative Allyson Schwartz, is designed to engage women in the democratic process and build a network of people around the country dedicated to electing more women to the House of Representatives.
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Message from Women LEAD Chair Rep. Allyson Schwartz

We have made real strides in electing more women to Congress. Just over a decade ago, 30 Democratic women served in the U.S. House of Representatives. Today, I am one of 53 Democratic women proudly serving under the leadership of our Speaker, Nancy Pelosi. But we can and must do better.

We have smart, committed, and experienced women serving in Congress today. They are leaders, and we are proud of each of them. Several are running for re-election in tough districts -- while other women are ready, willing and able to run and win in 2008. By electing more strong women, we will not only retain but grow our Majority in 2008.

As someone who knows just how important it is to elect and re-elect women candidates, we need your support. There is no doubt your advocacy, enthusiasm, and your financial support will help expand the number of Democratic women serving with me in the House. That is where the DCCC's Women LEAD comes in -- every dollar we raise will be used to support our women candidates in next year's tough races.

I am proud to be chairing Women LEAD and I hope you will join me in providing our women candidates with what it takes to win!

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Women voters, activists and donors were integral in 2006 and part of the winning formula for continuing our change agenda.
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Podcast Series

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Women in Congress

Speaker Pelosi's sucesss is not the only reason for celebration.

There are 89 women members of the 110th Congress, the most to serve in the House and Senate in our history.
Women chair 3 committees in the House of Representatives.
Thanks to your efforts, we elected 8 new Democratic women to Congress.
To learn more about our women members, Click Here!