Vote Mama is an American
political action committee and foundation aimed at helping mothers with young children run for office.
Founded in 2018 by Liuba Grechen Shirley, a
congressional candidate from
New York
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, the committee focuses on supporting progressive young mothers running for office.
In order to be endorsed by the committee, "candidates must be Democrats who support abortion rights, paid family leave, universal pre-K, along with special attention paid to other issues that matter to working families."
Senator
Elizabeth Warren filmed the PACs launch video.
headlined its launch event in 2019.
In 2021, it launched a campaign to pass campaign funds for child care in all 50 states by 2023. It also launched a survey to find out what lawmakers' childcare needs are.
The group's endorsement of
Sabina Matos in
Rhode Island's 2023 special election created controversy because its rules state that it would not endorse candidates in races with more than one mother running.
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United States political action committees
Political organizations established in 2018
Democratic Party (United States) organizations
2018 establishments in the United States
Political organizations based in the United States