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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

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 · 1d

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?
www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 2d

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 · 6d

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! 🫶

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 6d

"...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...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 8d

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!
www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 8d

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!
www.elect-her.org.uk/support-for-...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 13d

🚨 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

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 13d

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...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 15d

"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...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 16d

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Alison Johnstone @presidingofficer.parliament.scot · 17d

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 · 17d

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 · 16d

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 · 17d

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 · 24d

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 · 24d

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...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · 28d

"Let's talk about money" 💰

That was the theme of Monday' candidate clinic! Joined by Inclusion Scotland & Disability Wales re. Access to Elected Office Funds - any qu's [email protected] 😀

Next week Public Speaking - what does your '3 minute speech' look like?

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Short Cut Candidate Clinic - Sept 8th

YouTube video by Elect Her

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Don’t make women pay a “visibility tax.”

We knew it but now academics have spotlighted how social platforms, editorial choices, & leader-centric framing ration women's visibility.

The good news is we now understand the barriers, so we can remove them!

More 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/visibil...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Are you standing for election? 🫶

We have targeted candidate clinics for our community - whether you are standing as a councillor, an MSP, an MS, a Mayor...

Our clinics start tonight at 7pm with financial advice!

Drop in & find out more...

Join us 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Sep 1

We’re all about breaking down barriers!

The new English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill is moving through Parliament now - it's a big piece about how power, money, & decision-making are shared...

We’ve been thinking about a few small but powerful fixes www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/fixthee...

Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Everyone wants a cleaner community! That is something we can all agree on.

Did you know that litter collection is just one of over 800 services that councils are responsible for?

Councils touch every part of our lives & we want your experience 🫵

Find out more www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

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Elect Her @electheruk.bsky.social · Aug 8

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. Make the difference. Be A Councillor 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...