Power allows us to accomplish what is important to us, in the manner that we best see fit. It separates the doers from the dreamers. Unlike other PACs, who only support candidates who can demonstrate political viability, we want to give every qualified woman a chance to run for local public office. Although women account for 52 percent of the voting population, they are not represented in such proportions at any level of government. New Jersey in particular ranks in the lowest quarter of all the States when tallying the percentage of women currently holding elected positions.
Candidates establish political credibility in part by demonstrating financial strength.
Contributions made early in a campaign and aimed at women candidates will increase their chances for success. This fee covers administrative costs only. All memberships are renewable in August. Alice Paul NOW includes over 400 members from South Jersey who seek to further the legal, social, financial and political equality of women in a variety of ways. The chapter takes its name from Alice Paul , a native of Mt. Laurel and a tireless champion for women's equality.