Join us in making a difference.
> Sign up for our mailing list.
> Donate.
> Register to vote.
WOMEN IN THE NEW SOUTH
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support the election of pro-choice Democratic women to state and local offices in South Carolina.
How many women represent South Carolina in our state legislature?
Less than 18 percent of the members!
5 of 46
SC State Senators
24 of 124
SC State Representatives
WHY IS ELECTING WOMEN TO PUBLIC OFFICE IMPORTANT?
South Carolina Is Failing Women
South Carolina currently ranks 46th of out 50 states for women in elected office, and it shows. The agenda in the South Carolina State Legislature is putting the rights and needs of women, children, and people of color at risk. In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted women, causing an employment gender gap not seen in a generation. Now, more than ever, South Carolina requires smart progressive women in elected office.
WHO DO WE SUPPORT?
Pro-Choice Democratic Women—The Leaders We Need
WINS supports women candidates who stand for a progressive agenda—including those who advocate for access to reproductive health services for all women including abortion, advance the inclusion and protection of marginalized and disenfranchised populations in South Carolina, work to eliminate workforce discrimination including sexual harassment, and address violence against women. With the Dobbs decision and the repeated attempts to ban abortion in South Carolina, the mission of WINS to elect pro-choice women has become even more critical.
WHAT IS OUR GOAL?
Transformation of a New South
Research shows that female lawmakers sponsor more bills, are more adept at finding compromise with the opposing party, and bring more money to their representative districts than their male counterparts. What’s more, women’s legislative priorities often focus on issues that build families, providing a social safety net that sustains communities. Women in the New South are ready for this transformational change.
HOW DO WE ELECT MORE WOMEN?
The Short Answer—Money
Access to political donations is the largest barrier for all women seeking office. Further, campaign funding disproportionately impacts certain demographic groups of women, most often in primary elections.
WINS plans to address the intersectional racial and gender fundraising gaps that persist for women by:
-
Endorsing and financially supporting candidates who identify as
pro-choice Democratic women running for office in South Carolina
-
Cultivating a culture of empowerment and collaboration among politically active Democratic women in South Carolina by connecting with like-minded groups to build relationships
-
Being a fierce advocate for women in the political arena by communicating the needs and experiences of these women through social media messaging
WHY DONATE TO WINS?
When Women Win—Everyone Wins
WINS was founded as a political action committee solely focused on raising funds to support women running for state office in South Carolina. WINS is the only organization in South Carolina with this mission. The WINS leadership is comprised of women with years of experience in the political, nonprofit, and business sectors committed to ensuring that pro-choice Democratic women have the resources they need to win.