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CORNERSTONE | Expanding Women's Political Power

Vision Statement: Women will enjoy equal influence at all levels of government, business and nonprofits bringing new perspectives and expertise that advance equality and justice.

Outcomes:
  • Increased number of women voters.
  • Increased representation of women in local, state and national office; more women elected to office.
  • Increased percentage of composition and leadership of women on legislative committees.
  • Increased women’s leadership in public, private and nonprofit sectors, such as increased participation of women on nonprofit boards.

Fast Facts

  • More than 50% of Minnesota's county commissions do not include a single woman.
  • A recent decline in the number of women candidates for the Minnesota Legislature does not bode well for reaching parity at this level.
  • Women of color and LBT (Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) women are very uncommon at all levels of government in Minnesota.
  • Only one woman has ever been appointed to the Federal 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • None of Minnesota's 21 Fortune 500 companies are led by a woman, and women make up less than 20% of most corporate boards in the state.

Women's Foundation of Minnesota
155 Fifth Avenue South | Suite 500 | Minneapolis, MN 55401-2626 | directions
612-337-5010 | toll-free 888-337-5010 | fax 612-337-0404 | contactus@wfmn.org