John xxxxxx, we saw an interesting study, and we wanted to talk about it.
The Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) released a recent study that analyzed campaign finance data for 2024 elections by candidate gender. Unsurprisingly, it found key differences in political fundraising between women and men candidates.
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Women running for the U.S. House received more of their funds from small contributions compared to men, who more often were able to self-finance their campaigns.
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The average donation to male congressional candidates was HIGHER than the average donation to female congressional candidates.
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Male donors vastly outspent female donors in the total amount contributed to congressional races. Men contributed 63% of all money contributed, women contributed just 37%.
As we know, women donors are much more likely to support women candidates – which puts women candidates at a serious disadvantage when women are donating less frequently.
At a time when our rights are in serious danger – and, in many cases, have already seen a backslide, we are in urgent need of more women in the rooms where decisions about our bodies are being made. That’s why we are working to ensure that pro-choice, pro-women women candidates do not fall behind their male opponents in fundraising* – but we need your help.
John xxxxxx, let’s change these fundraising trends once and for all. With so much at stake, Her Bold Move is on a mission to remove as many obstacles as possible for women candidates – that includes supporting their fundraising efforts in a number of critical ways. Help us build a formidable war chest for women candidates by sending a donation of $20.25 or more today!
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Together,
Erica Henry
Senior Political Advisor
Her Bold Move
*Unfortunately, due to a deeply flawed political system in our country, fundraising is one of the most important parts of running for office – and plays an outsized role in determining a candidate’s viability. Help us support our incredible roster of pro-choice candidates by donating today.
