Women are still underrepresented in most levels of elected office. Women Awake PAC recognizes that this imbalance is leaving valuable talent on the bench, minimizing the impact of women’s perspectives and priorities, and reducing opportunities for women not just in government, but across society. Addressing the imbalance requires focus at every level.

Emily’s List and other national groups work to elect progressive women at the federal level. Lillian’s List of NC and other state groups focus on electing progressive women at the state level. What has been missing in NC, until now, is a group dedicated to electing progressive women at the local level.