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American policies fail 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’re 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.

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. We maintain the only dataset that looks at parenthood status as a key identity for lawmakers.

Change

Whether it’s affording childcare during a campaign, navigating financial insecurity without a salary, or dealing with political violence, our non-partisan policy solutions make 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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Research, Change, Educate

Research, Change, Educate

Our Initiatives

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. Read more about our key initiatives to make this goal a reality.

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Campaign Funds for Childcare
If parents can’t afford the childcare they need to campaign, it prevents parents from participating in the political system.
Campaign Funds for Security
Public servants shouldn’t have to choose between representing their communities and keeping themselves and their families safe.
Politics of Parenthood
Our research shows that moms are underrepresented at all levels of government—check out the data for your state.
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Latest News

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Less than 10% of Ohio lawmakers are moms of minor children. They say it informs their lawmaking.
Ohio Capital Journal
Vote Mama Foundation Shares Research at ECPG 2026
Read more about Vote Mama Foundation at the 2026 European Conference on Gender and Politics held at Newcastle University in the UK.
Vote Mama Foundation at NCSL in Chicago
Read more about Vote Mama Foundation’s experience at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Annual Summit in Chicago, Illinois. This was our third time attending the summit, and it was our best year yet!
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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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