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What happens when women are given the right support at the right moment? For Kathy Ballard, it meant going from a first-time candidate to an elected councillor! And her story is a powerful reminder of how we can strengthen our democracy 🫶 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/strengthtostrength

Calling all passionate women - your local community needs you 🫵! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women. We need more people from all backgrounds to stand for election! Find out more at our free online workshop on 4th June https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Who gets into parliament shapes it - and whose interests it serves. In the 2026 Scottish Parliament, only 1 MSP comes from a working-class occupational background. New analysis from Shevaun Smith explores who is still missing from our politics 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/who-represents-scotland

What % of the population are women? 51%. What % of councillors elected in last week’s English local elections were women? 33%. 😞 Progress hasn’t just stalled - it’s flatlining. We cannot take representation for granted. When women aren’t equally represented, politics doesn't work so well.

If you’re passionate about your local community, we need you 🫵! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women. We need more people from all backgrounds to stand for election! Find out more at our free online workshop on 4th June https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Honey - our newest colleague - on what the Glasgow all woman hustings was like..."a powerful reminder that disagreement does not have to come at the expense of productive conversation." 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/the-hustings-we-dont-usually-see

How did Wales make history? First legislature in the world to achieve gender equality! A joy to see strong representation of women in the new Senedd 🫶👏💪 But representation isn't finished until the changes are systemic. Let's build a culture where more people can step into politics - & stay!

How did Scotland make history in 2021? The highest number of women ever elected to Holyrood. Today, progress has stalled - with fewer women MSPs - we cannot take progress for granted. We have a long way to go to build a political culture where more women feel able to step into politics - & stay!

For the first time in a century, we face the very real prospect of women’s political representation going backwards. Ultimately, what is needed is a modernisation agenda. Hannah, our CEO, explains more... 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/progress-may-reverse

Happy Election Day! To all candidates & particularly the more than 365 in our community 🫶 ... You made it! Whatever happens after today, YOU are amazing 💕💪👏 Whatever the result, we are here, rooting for you, & cheering you on. & to all voters - Go Vote!

Candidate data for Scottish Parliament 2026?! Oh Yes! ... how are we doing for representation? Not well. Representation is going backwards 😱 This impacts us all! We know is that the new Scottish Parliament is going to have less women than the last 😞 We deserve better.

Elections?! You can help! Throw yourself into the hive of activity & help get your chosen candidate elected! Volunteering is a great way to influence... So many ways to get involved- find out more: https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

😉 Nuf said... Thanks #HIGNFY

Data is in for local elections 2026! So how we doing? Not well. Representation is reversing. Gender balance of councillors is heading down. It is a system issue - we can fix the system! 🙏 Democracy Club & The Elections Centre

Thinking about your place in politics? We Got You! We've created 'My Political Future' Toolkit, in partnership 🫶 with Oxford Brookes University & Sex Ed Matters, it breaks down how you can engage, take action, & shape your political future💪! Explore it here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/my-political...

Just Go For It! Over 350 women from our community are standing in May's elections 🫶💪👏 That is women standing for the Senedd, for Scottish Parliament & for local elections! And we just want to share some sound advice from brilliant MS's, You have got this! Go For It 💕

What makes you feel safe online? Choose the platform, enable the tools & set boundaries that work for you! Catch up on YouTube 💪 https://www.youtube.com/@ElectHer Tonight Jeff Ingold will equip you to talk to media 🗣️! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Elections on 7th May mean there is no rest for candidates! This Wed 8th April at our candidate clinic we have the fabulous media trainer Jeff Ingold, you'll come away with the knowledge to handle the media 💪 Join Us 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-april-8

Influencing a hustings? You must remain politically neutral in your hustings, but that doesn’t mean you can’t influence candidates on issues U care about! Understand how to craft your own hustings with our free guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

There’s no reason that your hustings event has to be traditional 👀 Encourage your community into the room by offering something new? 👏 Switch up the old stereotype of politics 🫶 Get more ideas with our free self-led guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Let's debate! Once you’ve sorted the basics, it’s time to plan your hustings in detail 💪 Spend some time designing the running order & assigning roles. Then get the word out! You’ll want a big crowd 😀 Head to our Hustings guide 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Want to do more than just attend a hustings? Get organising one! We have top tips to get you started & much more in our "How to Organise a Hustings" guide. If you are planning on organising one - we’d 💌 to hear from you! 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/get-involved-in-the-2026-elections

Want help to feel safe online? We got you! Join our session tomorrow, led by the brilliant Seyi Akiwowo, to learn the skills & tools you need to be equipped to campaign & feel confident to use your voice online 💪! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

Want help to feel safe online? We got U! On Monday, the brilliant Seyi Akiwowo will be working through digital self-care - how to practically keep yourself safe online & set boundaries that work for you 💪! Join us! 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

How do you do your hustings? Our last candidate clinic was all about preparing for a hustings - ensuring you feel in control! Catch up: https://youtu.be/JJvrV821v9M Next Mon our session is how to protect yourself online! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/candidate-clinic-march-30

How do you handle a hustings? Prepare, ask friends for support & wear something comfy. We have brilliantly helpful advice from Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP 💪 If you are running for May's elections - we are here to help, join us https://www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-ready-to-stand

Evidence to action? We submitted to the Senedd ’s Dignity & Respect Inquiry! Their report's out, recommending strengthening complaints processes & workplace culture 🫶💪 Harassment, abuse & workplace culture remain barriers, we must tackle them 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/senedddignityandrespect

What do you need to know about election regulations? A lot! It's ok - we got you! Well, we & the awesome team at The Electoral Commission 😀🫶 They joined our last candidate clinic to talk specifics for Scottish, Welsh & Local Elections. Catch up 👉https://youtu.be/e6OZ1skPnLM?si=z3y9-dYngOgFuTby

How do we strengthen our democracy? Expand representation. Fairer representation builds trust & delivers stronger outcomes - but we need the data to get there. Transparency drives accountability & real change. 🙏 to Kirsteen Sullivan MP for backing the call to activate Section 106 It’s vital!

265 Women! The House of Commons is one small step closer to gender equality 🫶 Congratulations to Hannah Spencer, The Green Party' newest MP 👏 If this by-election is inspiring you to stand - do it! We are here to help www.elect-her.org.uk

Want better democracy? Join Us! 🤝 www.elect-her.org.uk 📧 community@elect-her.org.uk Insta www.instagram.com/electher_uk/ LI www.linkedin.com/company/elect-her FB facebook.com/ElectHerUK 🦋 TT www.tiktok.com/@elect_her YT www.youtube.com/@ElectHer WA whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb443tT2Jl8JOh2tgr40

Are you standing in May's elections? Campaigns are not as elegant as Olympic ice skating ⛸️ but they are endurance events! Our candidate clinics bring you ideas to help. Catch up on our YouTube. Next week "Public speaking, how to handle aggression and bias" 👉https://ow.ly/IUav50YbX1q

Qu. about how to get started in politics? Want to talk through where you are and where you’d like to be? We are here to help! 1:1 time with our awesome Elect Her Team. These conversations are designed to give you time & space... 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Women supporting women! 💪💕🫶 It’s a strong theme from Hannah, our CEO’s, amazing visit to Northern Ireland Assembly - she spoke on a panel with the brilliant Michelle Maher of See Her Elected & the amazing Aoife Clements from 50:50 NI! all about encouraging women into, & then in, public life... 👏👏👏

Got a question about your Election campaign? We are here to help!💪 If you are standing 🫶 in May for Holyrood, the Senedd or in Local elections book in 1:1 time with our campaign experts to get help & support 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Online protections for those taking part in democratic life are long overdue. Recent Speaker’s Conference recommended an Elections Code of Practice to compel platforms to act. Alongside brilliant partners we've helped write that code... 👉www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/electionscodeofpractice

How was 2025? Demanding, necessary, worth it. By offering a trusted place, our community 🫶 share their experiences with us, giving us the insight to Fix the System - change that can’t wait. Thank you to our many supportHERs, partners & funders! 🙏 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/our-impact

Got a question about your Election campaign? We are here to help!💪 If you are standing 🫶 in May for Holyrood, the Senedd or in Local elections book in 1:1 time. Choose the slot that works for you 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops/?tag=getting%20ready%20to%20stand

Belonging matters. It was amazing to hear the positive work being done in Sefton Council & in Manchester City Council 🫶 Huge congratulations to the teams for thoughtful & detailed report on Social Cohesion. And all the speakers were women - which is an imbalance we are frankly not used to! 💕

2026 = Big Elections! How candidate numbers shaping up? Overall c.60% male candidates for The Scottish Parliament & The Senedd. It varies massively - Greens in Scotland, Labour in Wales are looking good! Lib Dems & Tories are trailing badly... Let's make it fair - https://www.elect-her.org.uk/

Do you have a Qu. about how to get started in politics? want to know what support the political parties have in place? Or just need to talk through where you are and where you’d like to be? We are here to help! 1:1's with our expert Team 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

What is happening THIS YEAR? Senedd Elections! On 7th May a new Senedd will be elected… And this time there are some changes happening 👀 If you are a woman standing in the election, join our Equip Her training - we are here to help! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Beth sy'n digwydd ELENI? Etholiadau'r Senedd! A'r tro hwn mae rhai newidiadau'n digwydd 👀 Os ydych chi'n fenyw sy'n sefyll yn yr etholiad, ymunwch â'n hyfforddiant Equip Her - rydyn ni yma i helpu! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops-landing

Are you standing for election? 🫶 Are you feeling overwhelmed? Help is at hand 🤝 Robbie Swale is guiding our next clinic, taking you from firefighting to focus, you'll come away with tools 🧰 to help you! Join us - Wed 7pm to 8.15pm - 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Are you standing for election? 🫶 This Wednesday our candidate clinic is run by Robbie Swale - helping you with the tools 🧰 to do more of what matters! This is support that counts. From 7pm to 8.15pm, we'd love to see & support you! Sign up 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

Do you want to help change the future? Join us. We’re recruiting for 3 new Directors to join our board! If you are strategic, constructively critical, collaborative & with a passion for representation - we want to hear from U! We can’t wait to meet U 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/join-our-team

Are you standing for election? 🫶 Tomorrow we have our first candidate clinic of 26! How do you manage Q&A's? What are the best tips for public speaking? Join us and expert Patricia Seabright to answer all your questions. From 7pm to 8.15pm! Sign up 👉https://www.elect-her.org.uk/events-workshops

What on earth is a husting?! Hus = House Things = assembly They became 'husting' (Old English) - a 'deliberative assembly' You can organise one - assemble political candidates & ask them what they stand for! https://www.elect-her.org.uk/resource-hub/content/organise-a-hustings-guide?rq=hustings

Are you a candidate in 2026? From low income or underrepresented communities? Apply for small grants to help you with the cost of standing for something 🙌💰! Closing date is 6th Jan at 9am - get APPLYING! Find out more here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Happy New Year! We're coming at you 2026 💪 And to our community old & new - we want you to know - we see you, we hear you, we are here to support you! Bring on the New Year, Yeeeeeees! 🤩

As another busy year comes to an end, we sincerely hope that you can take a moment to rest over the holidays! Wishing you a peaceful & restful Christmas period ☺️ From all our tiny but mightily ambitious team at Elect Her 🫶 Happy Holidays 🎄🎁!

Hope? 😊 Our community has hit over 10,000, with 5,000+ signed up for training & nearly 850 attended events 🙌 80% of the women we helped run for office this year got elected, but 100% made our democracy work 💪 It’s what our community does that shapes the future, so thank you to all of you 👏🙌🫶

Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are live! 🙌💰 Meet some of our 2024 Grantees... Are you a candidate in 2026? From low income or underrepresented communities? Apply for small grants to help you with the cost of standing for something! Find out more here 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Have you done your Christmas bingo yet? 🤶 We had our Elect Her team virtual party today - it was joyful to be together! We’ve made some serious impact this year, more on that next week but for now we are just grateful 🫶 And we are loving that the holidays give us an excuse to celebrate! 🎄🎁

Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are live! 🙌💰 Meet some of our 2024 Grantees... Are you a candidate in 2026? From low income or underrepresented communities? Apply for small grants to help you with the cost of standing for something! Find out more here 👉 https://www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

What good is money 💰? it is very, very, very good - at helping elect more women! Our work directly helps motivate, support & equip women to stand for political office and thrive once there...Help us do more 🙏 www.elect-her.org.uk/donate #GivingTuesday

Your Campaign Plan - it isn't rocket science 🚀 Data shows that if you talk to enough voters about the issues that matter to them, you will win. We concentrated on how you reach the people that matter www.youtube.com/@ElectHer & sign up for help! www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! 🙌💰 Meet some of our 2024 Grantees... We are open to applications for 2026 candidates from low income & underrepresented communities - apply for small grants to help you with the cost of standing for something! Find out more here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Why Fund Her? Katie explains, "Behind every campaign photo are very real sacrifices that rarely make the headlines. Meanwhile, women are less likely to be placed in winnable seats... That’s not just unfair — it’s undemocratic." Read more & Apply Now 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

Our 2026 Fund Her Grants are open! 🙌💰 Standing for election shouldn’t depend on the size of your bank balance! But too often, it does. We are trying to change that. Find out more & apply for our Fund Her grants here 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/fund-her

What does Better Politics mean? Exactly what attendees are exploring all week in Berlin with Better Politics Foundation! Last year we won the inaugural Political Leadership Impact Award 😀, this time Hannah is presenting the award to one of this year's winners Incubadora +Costa Rica 👏 👏 👏!

We are here 4 U! 🤝 www.elect-her.org.uk 📧 community@elect-her.org.uk Insta www.instagram.com/electher_uk/ LI www.linkedin.com/company/elect-her FB facebook.com/ElectHerUK 🦋 TikTok www.tiktok.com/@elect_her YouTube www.youtube.com/@ElectHer WhatsApp whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb443tT2Jl8JOh2tgr40

Time to Retire “Bobbing”! Designed originally to catch the speakers eye - in reality it wastes time, expertise, & it reinforces alienation, Diane Abbott was ignored 46 times! With Compassion in Politics we've asked for Call Lists 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/bobbing

Our partners 50:50parliament are sounding the alarm! Time to press all the buttons for more equality in elected office. Luciana Berger, Dolly van Tulleken and Ellie Chowns all came out to help! Together we can Fix the System 🫶💪😍

Equal ability but not equal numbers! We need that to change, with each election opportunity comes...💪 Whether it is Local, regional or national democracy, it matters and impact lives! Together we can Fix the System 🫶