Women Running For Elected Office Thank you for taking a few moments to respond to this brief, anonymous survey. Your answers will help shape YWCA Mankato's initiative to support women running for elected office. Question Title * 1. What is your zip code? Question Title * 2. Do you think it is important for women to have equal representation in elected offices? Question Title * 3. Have you ever thought about running for elected office (at any level)? Yes No Question Title * 4. If you have thought about running, what stops you? Question Title * 5. If you haven't thought about running, why do you think that is? Question Title * 6. In order to consider running, what resources, support, or information would you want? (Check all that apply) Information about elected office's time commitment Understanding of elected office's responsibilities How to organize a campaign (fundraising, filing, meeting deadlines, etc.) Assistance building a network Build my confidence that I have a contribution to make How much elected office positions pay What kind of elected offices are there Resumes and backgrounds of women that have previously held a particular office Other (please specify): Question Title * 7. How can YWCA Mankato best support you in running for an elected office? Question Title * 8. If you are interested in participating in a focus group or discussion with YWCA Mankato, please provide your name and email address. (Or, to keep this survey response confidential, please send an email of interest to Erin Kragh: erinkragh@ywcamankato.org) Thank you for completing this survey! YWCA Mankato is dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women. We are committed to furthering our mission everyday! Done