Our Mission
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Vote Mama Foundation is the leading source of research and analysis about the political participation of moms in the United States.
Our mission is to achieve gender equity by:
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Breaking the barriers moms face when running for office
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Normalizing moms of young children running for office
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Researching policies that allow working families to thrive
When moms have a seat at the table, legislative priorities shift.
Working moms in Congress write and pass more bills over the course of their tenure compared to other women, and their legislation is more focused on family-friendly policies.
More moms would mean:
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Investment in childcare as a public good
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Paid family leave for everyone
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Leading the world in public education and healthcare
We elevate these issues among candidates, elected officials, and the general public so they are seen not as women's issues but as economic issues that affect all Americans.
2025 Annual Report
In 2025, Vote Mama Foundation advanced our research-driven approach to increasing the political power of moms.
We released groundbreaking research on the representation of moms in Congress, including the launch of Campaign Funds for Security—a first-of-its-kind report examining how federal candidates are using campaign funds to cover security expenses. We expanded our team to strengthen our research, inform policy change, and translate data into action, laying the foundation for a more representative government. Explore our 2025 Annual Report to see how we’re turning progress into lasting change.