Resources for Social Work Candidates

NASW encourages social workers to run for public office

State political parties regularly offer education and training for candidates and those interested in working on campaigns. Ask your political party headquarters for your state party contact information.

• Democratic National Committee | 202-863-8000
• Republican National Committee | 202-863-8500

If you are a woman who is pro-choice, there are several groups that conduct candidate training. Ask if they have any local contacts for you.

• National Women’s Political Caucus (bipartisan) | 202-785-1100
• Women’s Campaign Fund (bipartisan) | 202-393-8164
• WISH List (Republican) | 800-756-WISH | 202-479-1230
• EMILY’s List (Democratic) | 202-326-1400

Other organizations willing to help candidates include:

• The Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work | 860-570-9262
  Offers training for social work candidates
• 21st Century Democrats | 202-626-5620
  For progressive candidates

Contact NASW

For information about NASW-PACE, contact us at 800-638-8799, ext. 218, or dkastner.nasw@socialworkers.org.