The MWPC PAC is getting ready for the 2008 elections!!!
The MWPC PAC is accepting applications for the PAC Board.
The Political Action Committee Board of Directors is the governing body of the Minnesota Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee (PAC).
The PAC Board of Directors exists to operate the PAC, set date for and organize 2008 endorsement convention for candidates in state and municipal races seeking endorsement, and perform oversight for the Campaign Assistance Program.
Please click on the "Volunteer" button below and complete form if you are interested in serving.
Minnesota Women Candidate Resources
revised draft June 19, 2006
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Organization
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Mission
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Contact
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Women Candidate Development Coalition
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Identify and train prospective women candidates.
All parties; pro-choice women candidates only.
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(612) 724-6348
Shirley Nelson
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WomenWinning (formerly MN Women’s Campaign Fund)
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Encourage, promote and expand support for pro-choice women candidates for all levels of office.
All parties; pro-choice women candidates only.
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(612) 331-2366
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MN Women’s Political Caucus
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Identify, recruit, train, and support pro-choice women for elected and appointed office.
All parties; pro-choice women candidates only.
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(651) 228-0995
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Friends of DFL Women
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Supports DFL women candidates for state office.
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(651) 227-6032
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EMILY’S List
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Support and help pro-choice Democratic women candidates for federal and state office build strong, winning campaigns; and mobilize women voters.
Democratic pro-choice women candidates only.
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The Wish List
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Identify, train and support pro-choice Republican women to ensure more are elected to all levels of government.
Republican pro-choice women candidates only.
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(703) 778-5550
(800) 756-9474
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MN-National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League (NARAL)
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Develop and sustain a constituency that uses the political process to guarantee every woman the right to choose.
All parties; pro-choice men & women candidates.
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Planned Parenthood of MN Political Action Fund
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Identifies, educates and mobilizes pro-choice voters.
All parties; pro-choice men & women candidates
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National Organization for Women – MN - PAC
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Elect feminist women and men to local and state office.
All parties; pro-choice men & women candidates.
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(651) 222-1605
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The White House Project and Vote Run Lead
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Aims to advance women’s leadership in all communities and sectors, up to the U.S. presidency
All parties; women candidates only
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(651) 556-1376
Liz Johnson
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ADDITIONAL SOURCES
Political Process and Campaign Finance
MN Secretary of State: www.sos.state.mn.us, 877-551-6767
League of Women Voters Minnesota: (651) 224-5445 or www.lwvmn.org ~ In Minneapolis: (612) 333-6319 or www.lwvmpls.org ~ In St. Paul: (651) 999-5343 or www.lwvstp.org
· Rutgers Center on American Women and Politics: www.rci.rutgers.edu/~cawp
America Votes: www.americavotes.org
Women and Women’s Issues
Minnesota Women’s Consortium: (651) 228-0338 or www.mnwomen.org ** (lots of links)
Women’s Foundation of Minnesota: (612) 337-5010 or www.wfmn.org
Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women: (651) 296-8590 or www.commissions.leg.state.mn.us/lcesw
Pro-Choice Resources: (612) 825-2000 or www.birdsandbees.org
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice: (612) 870-0974 or www.rcrc.org
MN Coalition for Battered Women: www.mcbw.org
Center for True Economic Progress: www.economicprogress.org
WomenVenture: www.womenventure.org (economic/workplace equity)
Women’s Organizations with Chapters in Greater MN:
American Association of University Women, Minnesota: www1.minn.net/~aauwmn/
Business and Professional Women – MN: www.bwpmn.org
League of Women Voters – Duluth: (218) 724-0132
MN Women Lawyers: www.mwlawyers.org (-- also does judicial endorsements of men & women)
News Media:
MN Women’s Press:www.womenspress.com or (651) 646-3968
Minnesota Newspapers Directory: www.mnnews.com
Minnesota Public Radio: www.mpr.org
Politics in Minnesota: www.politicsinminnesota.com
Law & Politics: www.lawandpolitics.com
Star Tribune: www.startribune.com
Pioneer Press:www.pioneerpress.com
Political Parties:
Democratic-Farmer-Labor: www.dfl.org ~ DFL Feminist Caucus: www.dflfc.org
Independence Party: www.mnip.org
Green Party: www.mngreens.org
Libertarian Party:www.lpmn.org
Republican Party: www.mngop.com ~ Republicans for Choice: www.republicansforchoice.com
