In 2017, the Women’s Foundation launched Women Run, the Granite State’s only nonpartisan program empowering and training women to run for office at the state and local level. We had a BOLD goal: to change the political landscape in New Hampshire.
When women serve in office, regardless of party, they are more likely to support policies that support women and girls and are more likely to reach across the aisle to reach consensus. However, women represent only 36% of current New Hampshire House and Senate members. We’d like to change that, by supporting women who align with the mission and values of the Women’s Foundation with skill-based trainings and a supportive community during and after their campaign.
To date, hundreds of women have participated in our Women Run program, with great success! Want to get involved — by running for office yourself or showing up for the women who do?
Sign up for Women Run emails and we’ll send you information on additional Women Run programs as they are announced.
Featuring Panelists from the North Country
Thursday, September 18, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at Berlin City Hall
Women Run Berlin
The Berlin city election filing period is September 22 – October 6 and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: Berlin City Hall at 168 Main St, Berlin, NH 03570
Monday, September 15, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM on Zoom
Crafting Your Pitch
City elections are in November — for information on filing periods, open positions, and City Clerk contact information, visit our blog. Now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
Monday, September 8, 2025 5 – 6:30 PM on Zoom
Communications 101
City elections are in November — for information on filing periods, open positions, and City Clerk contact information, visit our blog. Now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom
Women Run Online
City elections are in November — for information on filing periods, open positions, and City Clerk contact information, visit our blog. Now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
Featuring Panelists from the Tri-City Area
Monday, August 25, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at Garrison City Beerworks
Women Run Dover
The city election filing period for Dover is September 8 – September 19, for Rochester is September 5 – September 22, and for Somersworth is September 10 – September 25. Now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: Garrison City Beerworks at 455 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Thursday, August 21, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at Laney & Lu Portsmouth
Women Run Portsmouth
The Portsmouth city election filing period is not yet announced, but is usually end of August into early September, and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: Laney & Lu at 360 US Highway 1 Byp # 104, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at The Woman’s Club of Concord
Women Run Concord
The Concord city election filing period is September 5 – September 15 (File By Petition: September 19) and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: The Woman’s Club of Concord at 44 Pleasant St, Concord, NH 03301
Featuring Panelists from the Greater Monadnock Region
Thursday, August 7, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at The Hannah Grimes Center
Women Run Keene
The Keene city election filing period is open from August 20 – September 9 and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: The Hannah Grimes Center at 25 Roxbury St, Keene, NH 03431
Monday, August 4, 2025 5:30 – 7 PM at The Nashua Public Library
Women Run Nashua
The Nashua city election filing period is open from August 26 – September 5 and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: The Nashua Public Library at 2 Court St, Nashua, NH 03060
Wednesday, July 9th, 5:30 – 7 PM at To Share Brewing Co.
Women Run Manchester
The Manchester city election filing period is open from July 14 – July 25 and now is the time to learn how you can get involved — whether by running or by supporting women who do.
This event took place at: To Share Brewing Co. at 720 Union St, Manchester, NH 03104
Wednesday, January 29th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom
Women Run for Town Office: Increasing Elected and Appointed Women
Are you running for office in your town, considering running in the future, or want to support women running in your community?
Join the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation for a Women Run training session that will help you gain the confidence and tools to run with the skills and abilities you already have — and learn along the way!
Wednesday, May 29th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM on Zoom
Women Run Increasing Women in Local Office
Are you wondering how you can make a difference? Do you want to see more women running and serving in your town and state? The filing period to run for state and county office opens in June. You should run! And encourage women you know to run!
Join our Women Run training to gain the knowledge and confidence to make a difference to your community.
If you’re thinking about running for office soon, in the future, or just want to learn more about supporting other women who run, this is the place for you!
Wednesday, May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Zoom
Women Run Increasing Women in Local Office
Are you wondering how you can make a difference? Do you want to see more women running and serving in your town and state? The filing period to run for state and county office opens in June. You should run! And encourage women you know to run!
Tuesday, February 27, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, on zoom
Women Run for Town Office: Learning as You Lead
Are you running for office in your town, considering running in the future, or want to support women running in your community? Is the burden or expectation of needing to know everything weighing you down? Join the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation for a Women Run training session that will help you gain the confidence and tools to run with the skills and abilities you already have — and learn along the way!
Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, on zoom
Women Run for Town Office: Getting the Word Out
Are you running for office in your town, considering running in the future, or want to support women running in your community? Is the idea of “being a candidate” foreign to you? Wondering what to say and how (and where) to say it? Join the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation for a Women Run training that will give you the confidence and tools to run an authentic campaign and share your story with voters.
Are you wondering how you can make a difference? Do you want to see more women running and serving in your town? The filing period to run for local office has opened for many NH towns. You should run! And encourage women you know to run!
Join our Women Run training to gain the knowledge and confidence to make a difference to your community.
If you’re thinking about running for office soon, in the future, or just want to learn more about supporting other women who run, this is the place for you!
Want to share your experience and expertise as a past or present elected official? Sign up to be a mentor to one of our Women Run program participants!
Not interested in running for office yourself (or already elected) but want to help a Woman Run candidate?
Sign up to volunteer and we’ll connect you with program participants who need help in their races!
Here in New Hampshire, we’re known for political firsts like our first-in-the-nation all-female Congressional delegation – but we have a long way to go to achieve political parity for men and women. See our Gender Matters series for updates on women’s representation in local and state government. When women run for office, they are just as likely to win as men. The problem is that women are significantly less likely to run in the first place. Experts believe women feel less qualified to run than men despite having similar education and experience, and that women are less likely than men to receive positive encouragement to run for office. Women Run is here to break down those barriers. Our Women Run events give women the tools, confidence, and community they need to raise their hands and run.
Change begins at home, and we will continue to bring Women Run events to every corner of the Granite State. From the local school board to the state legislature, there’s an office for every woman who is ready to do the work of campaigning and governing.