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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.
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Apr 23
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 1d
How do you get your campaign ducks in a row 🦆🦆🦆?

Last weeks candidate clinic was all about bringing together your dream team, fundraising & the essential ways of getting to know your patch!

This week we are talking about 'Your Story'... sign up for support www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...
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The Politics Project @politicsproject.bsky.social · 1d
This weekend we joined our partners for the BAC Summit Event 🚀

Independent councillor Samer Bagaeen for Brighton and Hove joined us to give an expert insight into the reality of setting budgets

👉 Be A Councillor. Young people make the difference @electheruk.bsky.social
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you 💕 This - it is all about confidence! Your voice matters. We love this 🫶
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Claire Sheppard @shinyshep.bsky.social · 2d
On this day 8 years ago I went to an @electheruk.bsky.social event and my life changed forever. Thank you for making me believe my voice is important and for giving me the confidence to encourage other women to go for it. Especially you Hannah!
Enthusiastic women cheering in a committee room in parliament
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 4d
Today we are gathering changemakers for our Be A Councillor Summit 🙌

More than a 100 prospective councillors are joining us 🙏 - who all want to help make local politics fairer, more inclusive & more representative.

Leadership starts in communities!

#BeACouncillor #MakeADifference
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 5d
María Corina Machado is a "woman who keeps the flames of democracy going'

And for that, life changing, work she has been recognised with the Nobel Peace Prize! 👏👏👏

And she has always defended her commitment to peaceful political engagement, “It was a choice of ballots over bullets...”🫶
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 7d
In 2026 we get a new Senedd - what will the new Senedd look like?

The electoral map is being redrawn! 16 new, larger “Super Constituencies” …

And 96 MS will be elected in total - with 6 MS’s representing each constituency!

Are you standing?
www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 7d
Yn 2026 cawn Senedd newydd - sut olwg fydd ar y Senedd newydd?

Mae'r map etholiadol yn cael ei ail-lunio! Mae 16 o "Etholaethau Uchel" newydd…

A bydd 96 AS yn cael eu hethol i gyd - gyda 6 AS yn cynrychioli pob etholaeth!

Ydych chi'n sefyll?
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 8d
Potholes need sorting! One thing we can all agree on.

Did you know that they are just one of over 800 services councils are responsible for?

Councils touch every part of our lives!

We need your experience to help create a better future.

www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 12d
The latest first for women?

Right Rev Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1,400-year history of the role's existence! ✝️🙌

"The world misses out when society or the Church sets barriers in our way." 👏

Dismantling barriers is something we can all get behind! 🫶
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 12d
"...here's the thing all women need to know: you already have what it takes!"

Katie, our amazing colleague, has some things to say! It's good 😀

She writes about a brilliant summit with, & for, Young Women.

Read more - www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/youngwo...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 14d
Where was the first legislature in the world to have Equal Representation?

The Senedd 💪, in 2003!

Now only 43% of the Senedd are women but 2026 is just round the corner! Yay!

Are you standing? We are here to help you!
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 14d
Ble oedd y ddeddfwrfa gyntaf yn y byd i gael Cynrychiolaeth Gyfartal?

Y Senedd 💪, yn 2003!

Nawr dim ond 43% o'r Senedd sy'n fenywod, ond mae 2026 ychydig o amgylch y gornel! Hwre!

Ydych chi'n sefyll? Rydym yma i’ch helpu chi!
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 15d
Local business makes life good! Something we can all agree on.

Councillors touch every part of our lives & the more diversity at the table, the better. We need your advice & expertise 🫵

Influence on issues that matter. Be A Councillor.
Start changing the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 16d
Change is coming! The new English Devolution Bill is a chance to shift power.

But unless it helps fix the system it risks making the barriers worse.

Read Cllr Sally Yalden's research on the impact.

Fewer seats = fewer women!

Fix the System 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/systemc...
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John Smith Centre @johnsmithcentre.com · 19d
🚨 Applications to the Parliamentary Internship Programme close on Monday - don't miss out! 🚨

Apply now to kickstart your future in politics & public life 👉 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int...

#ParliamentaryInternship #InternshipOpportunity
A designed graphic with text reading: "APPLY TODAY. Parliamentary Internship Programme 2026 applications open! A 10 week placement with an MSP/MP in their constituency or regional office; Open to all 2025/26 junior and senior honours level undergraduate students at Scottish universities; Flexible working pattern (7hrs per week); Paid above Real Living Wage. Apply by 29 September 2025!" The graphic also shows a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh and the John Smith Centre logo.
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 19d
How do U sell 'you' in 3 mins? Public speaking training & practice 🗣

That was the theme of our Wednesday candidate clinic!

Our next session is Mon 6th Oct & is all about ‘Getting your ducks in a row’ for your campaign 🦆🦆🦆

Join us - www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 21d
"I am campaigning to ensure nobody has to step down from their role due to fear & intimidation again…"

Meet Laura Badland after a truly awful experience, she is now working to Fix the System & make a positive difference for councillors in England! 🫶

Read more www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/lauraba...
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 22d
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Alison Johnstone @presidingofficer.parliament.scot · 23d
The Young Women and Democracy Summit took place last week @parliament.scot. 🙌

Together, we’re creating space for voices that must be heard in Scottish politics. 💬👥
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Alison Johnstone @presidingofficer.parliament.scot · 23d
This summit is a partnership between @officialsyp.bsky.social, the Young Women's Movement, @electheruk.bsky.social, and Parliament. 🤝

I was honoured to moderate today’s discussions and hear directly about how young women can shape Scotland’s future.
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 22d
On Friday we were at the Young Women’s Summit & it was joyful to be there - inspiring women surrounded us & we got to spend time together as a Team! 💕🫶

Opened by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP with a great call to action!

Supporting women to lead in the here and now, and in the future 😍
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 23d
Good, reliable transport makes life better! That’s something we can all agree on.

Councils touch every part of our lives, the more councillors represent all our lives the better.

We’d love your help & experience 🫵

Be A Councillor. www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...
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Shout Out UK @shoutoutuk.bsky.social · Sep 15
Happy International Day of Democracy! 🗳️✨

The perfect day to launch the annual @LDN_gov led LVRW with our coalition partners!

Democracy thrives when every voice is heard, so #RegisterToVote today.

Share 👇 and check out registertovote.london.

#NoVoteNoVoice
#LVRW2025
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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Sep 15
Want to help our communities be safe?

Did you know that community safety issues are run in partnership with Councils, local PCCs and police forces?

Councillors touch every part of our lives and we need your knowledge & experience 🫵

Change the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...
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