We are a non-partisan organisation working to motivate, support and equip women in all their diversity to stand for political office, in Britain, and thrive once there. https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mvplhr3xgt2dDawn Butler's piece is a hard read: daily abuse, assaulted on her way home from work... The Representation of the People Bill is a chance to act: sensible, achievable, overdue amendments - https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/16/abuse-assaults-death-threats-mp-politics-no-go-zone 17 Sep 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvplhr3xgt2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mvkyxswyc42dStop asking "Why me?" Ask "Why not me?" Loti Glyn has been running our Be a Councillor workshops in Wales - women came carrying a list of reasons they might not be "ready"! Councillors answered honestly, none followed a neat pathway. Could U stand? 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/whynotyou15 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvkyxswyc42dhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mvhvz2we7g2eToday's report confirms what our community tell us: standing for election has got harder, & women feel it most. That isn't ok. Our amendments target safety. We need peers to back them! https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/14/election-candidates-england-abuse-electoral-commission-report14 Sep 2026 10:35 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvhvz2we7g2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3muuqa6hajs2pWhat happened last week that matters? 🤔 MPs passed the Representation of the People Bill, the biggest overhaul of election law in a generation. It's progress. There is a lot more to do! The Bill goes to the House of Lords next. Read more 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/houseoflords06 Sep 2026 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3muuqa6hajs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mujefqk4vl24Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts. Ask all necessary questions. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting! :) Ask us @: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/ask-her02 Sep 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujefqk4vl24https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mufbqfebpr27Not sure if Peer Support Circles are right for you? 🤔 Our Circles are the perfect way to explore your pathway into politics. We’ve pulled together the questions women ask us most before they apply 🫶 Applications close 4 Sept👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/peer-support-circles 31 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufbqfebpr27https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mucr6634zl2kNo one understands the barriers disabled candidates face better than those who have lived them! Tricia Cowdrey reminds us that representation matters because lived experience matters 👏 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her30 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucr6634zl2khttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtv5cqh5ys2iWork with us to begin your political career and pathway towards a successful and impactful career! Take a look👀: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-ready-to-stand We offer all information and criteria needed to prepare for the 2027 local election, covering all aspects of the campaign. 25 Aug 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtv5cqh5ys2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mttoffj4mx2tSome of the biggest challenges we face can't be solved from the sidelines! Zaynub Akbar believes politics is one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change - & she's part of that change 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her24 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttoffj4mx2thttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtongwhjsy2fPolitics can feel isolating - but it doesn't have to! For Tessa Marshall, one of the biggest impacts of Fund Her was knowing she wasn't alone 🫶 Because removing barriers isn't only about funding - it's about belonging! Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her22 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtongwhjsy2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtm4z3sebj2sCreating change doesn't stop once you're elected! Siobhan Paterson has used her platform to work alongside Elect Her, encouraging & empowering more women to take their first step into politics 🫶 Thank you, Siobhan, for continuing to pay it forward 👏 Donate 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her21 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtm4z3sebj2shttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtjmkcduop27When people break barriers, they create possibilities for others. Simita Kumar's journey as a trailblazer shows why representation matters - not just today, but for future generations! Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate & Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her20 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjmkcduop27https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mth43jqsqf2cLeadership rooted in lived experience strengthens democracy. Sara Crowley's words capture exactly why diverse voices matter in public life. Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her 19 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth43jqsqf2chttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtgdtbuhku2sWant to begin your political journey🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ... let us help your pathway towards a successful & impactful career! 👀 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/scotland We can help you prepare for the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿2027 local elections, covering all aspects of your campaigns....join us and find out more!19 Aug 2026 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgdtbuhku2shttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtellpgw7p2tRepresentation changes when people who've experienced barriers help shape the decisions that affect us all! Patience Bentu's story is a powerful reminder of why diverse voices matter 💪 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her 18 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtellpgw7p2thttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtdud6g2yv27Find out more information about your own individual journey in politics, through a 1:1 session with our team experts! Ask all questions which you find important. We are here to help and support you. Book us for a virtual meeting: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/ask-her18 Aug 2026 09:04 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdud6g2yv27https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mtc34tjcgk2cSometimes, standing for election starts with wanting to solve a problem in your community. Sabrina Bell's story reminds us that politics belongs to everyone 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her17 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc34tjcgk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mt7knqugyk2iDemocracy depends on people being willing to speak up 💪 Pallavi Konwar's determination to make her voice heard is exactly what our politics needs! Thank you for taking that step 🫶 Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her 16 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt7knqugyk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mt526jhxhr27Access to opportunity shouldn't depend on your circumstances 💪 Joy Isaccs reminds us that encouragement, support and practical help can change what's possible 🫶 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her15 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt526jhxhr27https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mt2jqh4gff2fEveryone deserves to see themselves reflected in democracy 💪 Jihyun Park's journey has shaped her determination to build a politics that represents us all. Thank you, Jihyun, for standing. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her14 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2jqh4gff2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msxzbgermq27Politics needs people who lift others up 💪 Eleanor Ryan-Saha's commitment to encouraging girls and young women is exactly how stronger communities are built 💕 Thank you for continuing to inspire the next generation Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her13 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxzbgermq27https://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msviswm75v2aReal change comes from people who've lived it! Collet Hunter's words are a powerful reminder that experience belongs at the heart of decision-making 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her12 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msviswm75v2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mssydnin7o2iDreaming big shouldn't depend on what's in your bank account! Christianah Agbabiaka's story is a reminder that removing financial barriers creates space for ambition to flourish 💪 Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate, Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her11 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssydnin7o2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msqhv2isl52vNone of us gets here alone 💪 Caitlin Stott reminds us how powerful it is to have women who encourage others to step forward. Now she's doing the same for others. Help us ensure more women can take that first step. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her 10 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqhv2isl52vhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msnxgas2ai2vWhat if politics felt like somewhere you were allowed to learn, rather than somewhere you were expected to know everything? Elise' challenge to us is important: if we want more young people to see a future for themselves in politics, we need to make it easier 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/rabbithole09 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnxgas2ai2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msnxfcbs2o2gCommunity work, Local causes, Making a difference 💪 Angela De Souza's motivation reflects what we hear time and again: women stand because they want to improve the places they call home. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her09 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnxfcbs2o2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3mslgwjhrlz2lWe love to see diverse voices representing communities 💪 For Abiodun Odunsi, standing for election was about bringing those experiences into decision-making. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her08 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3mslgwjhrlz2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msiwjf3tgm2l"We don't see enough young women in politics." Abigail Mainon is helping change that 💪 Our Fund Her grant helped support her on that journey. Help us ensure cost is never the reason a woman doesn't stand. Donate to Fund Her 💕https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her 07 Aug 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiwjf3tgm2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/electheruk.bsky.social/post/3msfjusral62tSut olwg fyddai ar Gymru pe bai mwy o fenywod yn camu ymlaen i fod yn gynghorwyr? What could Wales look like if more women stepped forward to become councillors? Gwell/ Better 💪 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 free online workshops! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/wales06 Aug 2026 07:37 +0000at://did:plc:wtidgomzbu3kn6flzsrqzzss/app.bsky.feed.post/3msfjusral62t