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American policies are failing women and children. Moms are the solution.

Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and analysis on the political participation of mothers. We are normalizing moms running for office and identifying policy solutions to break down the barriers keeping moms out of power. That’s how we get our government to deliver the policies that families need.

About

Mamas with minor kids face unique barriers when running for and serving in public office.

Research

Our groundbreaking Politics of Parenthood research reveals that moms (especially moms of minors) are severely underrepresented across all levels of government. Legislators legislate on their lived experience, and we need more moms at the decision-making table to advocate for the policies that families deserve.

Measure

Whether it’s affording childcare during a campaign, navigating financial insecurity without a salary, or fearing political violence, our non-partisan policy solutions are critical to making it easier for mamas to run and serve.

Educate

At Vote Mama Foundation, we know solutions are only as effective as the number of people using them. That’s why we focus on education—providing key resources and educational materials so that the solutions we’ve identified aren’t just implemented, but utilized to their fullest extent.
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Our work

We want to make government a place where moms can serve without sacrificing their safety, their financial security, or their ability to be present with their family. Our key initiatives are all in service to this broader goal.

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Initiative
Campaign Funds for Childcare
Vote Mama Foundation is the only organization tracking the authorization and usage of CFCC in all 50 states and analyzing its impact on government accessibility.
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Campaign Funds for Security
Vote Mama Foundation is the only organization tracking the authorization and usage of Campaign Funds for Security (CFS) at the federal and state levels.
Initiative
Politics of Parenthood
Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and analysis on the political participation of parents serving at the state and federal level.
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Latest news

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Moms will flip Virginia — And The Country With It
Vote Mama is backing every Democratic mom of minor children running for the Virginia House of Delegates, while also supporting candidates in key local races.
How Campaign Funding For Childcare Is Helping More Parents Than Ever Run For Office
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Childcare As A Campaign Expense? Here’s Why We Need It.
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We are hiring

At Vote Mama, we’re building a movement to ensure Democratic moms are represented at every decision-making table. If you’re passionate about women’s leadership and equity, check out our open roles and apply today.

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Vote Mama Foundation identifies policy solutions to break down the barriers that keep moms out of office and out of power. Your gift today helps to build a country where all women and working families can thrive.

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