1. What is Run Women Run?
2. What is its mission?
3. What does Run Women do?
4. Who runs Run Women Run?
5. How can I get involved?
6. How do you decide what programs to feature?
7. How do I sign up for a program?
8. Do you endorse candidates?
9. How can I get endorsed by Run Women Run?
10. How can I get Run Women Run to contribute to my campaign?
11. How can I join Run Women Run?
12. Can I participate if I cannot afford membership or program fees?
13. How can I learn more about Run Women Run?
14. How can I find out about filing deadlines?
15. How do I contact Run Women Run?

1. What is Run Women Run?

Run Women Run is a California Political Action Committee founded in 2008 by a group of forward-thinking women who believe that individuals with a passion can change the status quo. The non-partisan, membership association seeks to bring rationality and accountability back to government by identifying, mentoring and supporting the election of progressive, pro-choice women to state and local government.

2. What is its mission?

Run Women Run inspires, recruits, trains, mentors and supports pro-choice women for elected and appointed office in San Diego County.

3. What does Run Women Run do?

In Run Women Run's first year, members gained a deeper understanding of the political process and what it takes to run a successful campaign. Barbara Bry, founding president of Run Women Run, said "I hope members have a deeper commitment to participate in the political process and in helping pro-choice women candidates get elected in San Diego."

In Year Two, Run Women Run will focus on endorsing candidates, participating in campaigns as individuals and making contributions. Michelle Burton, president of Run Women Run, explained: "We are well-positioned to make a difference in the upcoming mid-term elections. 2010 is an important election year and we plan to endorse and make financial contributions to progressive, pro-choice women candidates."

Run Women Run is governed by President Michelle Burton, a seven-member Executive Committee that meets quarterly to address policy issues, and an Advisory Board that meets annually to set strategy. You may read biographies of our leaders.

5. How can I get involved?

Several active committees involve volunteers in planning and executing programs, candidate research and endorsement, membership and marketing. We welcome your involvement. If you'd like to get involved in a Run Women Run Committee, please contact Run Women Run.

6. How do you decide what programs to feature?

Since 2010 is an election year, the Programs Committee is focused on candidate forums and candidate debates. The Programs Committee is chaired by Abby Silverman Weiss. Read about our first year programs.

7. How do I sign up for a program?

You may register for programs and pay for them on our website.

8. Do you endorse candidates?

Run Women Run's Candidate Research and Endorsement Committee is developing criteria for and a process that Run Women Run will use to make endorsement and donation decisions for Run Women Run. The Candidate Research and Endorsement Committee is chaired by Elaine Hanson. 

9. How can I get endorsed by Run Women Run?

Stay tuned. We'll have our endorsement policies completed very soon. 

10. How can I get Run Women Run to contribute to my campaign?

Run Women Run is a state political action committee and is able to contribute in state races such as assembly and state senate and a few local races. We'll have our donation policies completed very soon.

11. How can I join Run Women Run?

Run Women Run welcomes new members at all times. Whether you've played an active role in improving the state of our political and social environment or wanted to but didn't know how to get involved, joining Run Women Run is an easy and fun way to make a difference. Membership dues start at $100 per year ($50 if you are a student or a senior).

The Membership Committee's goal is to double our membership by the end of 2010. Run Women Run is also committed to growing membership in East and South counties and among teens of voting age.

Our Membership Committee is chaired by Cynthia Morgan and Julie Dubick. Please contact them at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have membership questions.

12. Can I participate if I cannot afford membership or program fees?

Yes! Through the generosity of members who make additional contributions, Run Women Run is happy to welcome students and those who are unemployed to attend our programs at no cost. Just This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it you'd like to attend, and please come!

13. How can I learn more about Run Women Run?

Please visit the News section of our website to read our Blog, to sign up for E-Newsletters or to read past E-Newsletters, to read articles about Run Women Run, candidates and our members, for links to Run Women Run's presence on social media and to view our photo gallery.

14. How can I find out about filing deadlines?

Run Women Run has compiled information on filing deadlines in our Resources section.  

15. How do I contact a person at Run Women Run?

Please use our contact form or send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .