Last month, we shared our first-ever annual report—but our work didn’t stop there! As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re continuing to break down barriers for parents and caregivers in politics. Here’s an update on everything you need to know:

Hi John,

 

Last month, we shared our first-ever annual report—but our work didn’t stop there! As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re continuing to break down barriers for parents and caregivers in politics.

 

Here’s an update on everything you need to know:

Campaign Funds for Childcare Update:

Vote Mama Foundation is the leading authority on tracking access to and usage of Campaign Funds for Childcare (CFCC) in all 50 states. In February, Florida took a key step forward as a measure to allow Campaign Funds for Childcare passed its first committee hearing, bringing us one step closer to breaking down a major barrier for parents running for office and paving the way for a more representative government.


According to our research, nearly seven percent of Florida state legislators in 2024 were moms of minor children—a stark reminder of why breaking down financial barriers like childcare costs is critical to building a more representative government.
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2024 Annual Report:

ICYMI: Vote Mama Foundation launched its first annual report in February, highlighting our groundbreaking research and programmatic wins. Our movement is growing, thanks to friends like you. Read the full report here!
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Vote Mama Foundation in the News:

In Virginia, Del. Destiny LeVere Bolling became the first woman in the state’s history to vote remotely after giving birth to her child. Vote Mama Foundation’s founder and CEO, Liuba Grechen Shirley, was featured in The Associated Press to discuss this historic moment's importance.

 

“Proxy voting in Virginia would be a significant step towards modernizing our legislatures. However, we need to do more to ensure lawmakers with caregiving responsibilities are fully included in the legislative process.” Read the full story here!
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In other Virginia news, Vote Mama Foundation’s research was featured in Virginia Public Media’s story about the Virginia House of Delegates offering financial support for childcare to state delegates. Check out the story here!
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In a story by Deseret News talking about the culture in the Utah legislature, Vote Mama Foundation’s research on the representation of moms with minor children was featured. Utah ranks 23rd out of all 50 states for moms with minor children. Read the full story here!

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On our radar:

  • New research is shedding light on the gender pay gap, highlighting how it has slightly narrowed over the past two decades
  • Reps. Brittany Pettersen and Anna Paulina Luna are spearheading a bipartisan effort to authorize proxy voting in Congress
  • Updated research shows that women make up 28 percent of lawmakers in the 119th Congress, unchanged from the previous session but a significant increase from ten years ago

Vote Mama Foundation’s work is driven by the support of people like you. Your donation helps us continue breaking down barriers and making the political system more accessible for parents and caregivers. Consider making a gift today to support our powerful movement.

 

Thank you for being by our side! 

 

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