Application process begins January 1
Running Start is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to inspiring young women and girls to run for political office. The goal is to increase the number of women in the United States who serve in elected office by planting the seed early that women are needed in politics. The application [...]

Running Start, the D.C. based organization dedicated to inspiring and education young girls and women to run for political office is hosting Leading at the Local Level luncheon on June 30th from noon -1:30 p.m. at 700 12th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  The Path to Politics program is a nine-part series. For information or to [...]

By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine
Study after study has shown that women do not think about politics as often as men – and especially when it comes to thinking about actually running for public office.  Running Start was founded with one specific purpose in mind – to encourage young women to become involved in politics [...]