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It's Now or Almost Never

Recruiting talented progressive women to run for open Assembly and State Senate seats in the 2014 and ’16 elections.

It's Now or Almost Never

Recruiting talented progressive women to run for open Assembly and State Senate seats in the 2014 and ’16 elections.

2 Campaigns |

Palo Alto, United States

$8,900 USD 56 backers

118% of $7,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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UPDATE: THANK YOU VERY MUCH - thanks to dedicated supporters like you, we blasted past our initial goal of $7,500.

IT'S NOW OR (ALMOST) NEVER

Between now and 2016, we have a window of opportunity to add accomplished progressive women to the California legislature. If we don't act now, we'll have to wait until 2022 when many seats will next be open. close the gap CA is a campaign to make the most of the opportunity we have now!

Stop the decline.

Women are only 26% of the CA legislature. There are fewer women there today than there were a decade ago.

Reverse direction.

Over the next two elections, half or more of the 120 seats will be open. If you pitch in today, close the gap CA can recruit competitive women candidates in every seat that’s winnable for progressives.

More women legislators = More progress

Women in the 2013 CA legislature increased access to reproductive health while other states were dismantling theirs; expanded family medical leave and encouraged CA corporations to add women to their boards. And much more.

Pick a perk!

We can’t do this alone and you can’t leave your day job (probably) and become a recruiter, so please check out our sweet perks and contribute. With your help, we got this!

NO TAX BREAKS (sorry). Contributions to close the gap CA are not tax deductible.

Your contributions help us organize search parties, evaluate prospects, pay for postage and much more.

No time to wait! Deadline is 11:59 pm PT Saturday, Dec 7.

Thanks very much to all who've given so far.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT close the gap CA:

"I admire the vision, strategic sense, tactical expertise and just plain grit of close the gap CA." – Sally Seymour, Sustainable Napa

Political Director Mary Hughes is a "key force" in electing women. – San Francisco Chronicle

"close the gap CA is finding great prospects and they just don't quit!" -- Monica Rodriguez, Los Angeles, HOPE-PAC

"Keep up the great work!" -- Fran Sdao, Orange County activist

"Thanks for working on the front lines to increase the number of women in politics." -- Danielle Pritchett, PhD candidate in political science & consultant

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Choose your Perk

Voter

$25 USD

Gratitude and thanks! We couldn't do it without you...and your friends...and their friends. PLUS free ebook on "The Art of Moderating Great Panel Discussions"

1 claimed

Assemblymember

$50 USD

Gratitude and thanks PLUS 1 signed copy of "Every Day is Election Day" by Rebecca Sive. Her book is "a clear and persuasive roadmap to political success," said Publishers Weekly.

10 claimed

Majority Leader

$250 USD

NEW PERK: Gratitude and thanks PLUS 1 signed copy of "Every Day is Election Day" PLUS guided kayak tour of Redwood City Harbor and Bair Island in search of seals, bat rays and pelicans. Led by adventurer and close the gap CA Senior Advisor, Recruiting: Janet Cook

1 out of 2 of claimed

President Pro Tem

$500 USD

Gratitude and thanks PLUS 1 signed copy of "Every Day is Election Day" PLUS 1 30-minute phone conversation with either nationally renowned pollster Celinda Lake, Iowa caucus legend Teresa Vilmain or another leading national political strategist. (Phone calls will be assigned based on the claimer’s preference and on a first-to-claim basis.)

2 out of 3 of claimed

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