Fact:
Less than a decade ago, women didn’t even make up one-quarter of the California Legislature.
From our friends and supporters
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Beowulf Sheehan
“I am so inspired by Close the Gap’s state emphasis: that’s been our missing link. If we made a tactical error in the women’s movement over time, it was to focus on Washington, way more than on State Legislatures. It is not always easy because the media focuses on the national levels but your work state by state is the most important.“
– Gloria Steinem in conversation with CTG Executive Dir. Susannah Delano, May 2020
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Karen Bass for Congress
“There is a direct connection between the number of women we can elect and the groundbreaking social justice policy our state house is able to deliver for California and offer as an example to the nation. Thank you to Close the Gap for recruiting progressive women who reflect their communities!”
– Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Former Congresswoman and Speaker CA State Assembly
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EMILY’S List
“Close the Gap’s targeted advance work ensures that a crucial piece of our leadership pipeline in California is ready. Without critical partners like CTGCA, our movement would not have the promise it does to ensure pro-choice women flood the halls of power in equal numbers this decade. EMILY’s List has been incredibly proud to partner with CTCGA as they lay the groundwork for the next generation of women leaders across the state.”
– Stephanie Schriock, Past President, EMILY’s List
We’re not a moment, we’re a MOVEMENT
Since 2016 we’ve achieved historic results in the districts we’ve targeted.
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70% of CTG .
Percentage of women legislature surged from a all‑time high of 42%.
Between 2022 – 2028 a Motherlode* of 96+ seats will open due to term limits.
We are ready!
Here’s the plan:
Open seats are women’s most direct path to election, and CTG’s strategy hinges each and every winnable Motherlode district.
HOW WE ACHIEVE PARITY
TARGET
Open & Winnable Districts one cycle ahead
RECRUIT
Progressive Women
EXPLORE
Winning Campaign Strategies
PARTNER
with Organizations & Leaders who share our values
ACHIEVE gender parity in CA State Legislature by 2028
