We recruit, train, and support pro-choice Democratic women to run for state and local office throughout New York.
Since our founding in 2001, Eleanor’s Legacy has helped to more than double the number of pro-choice Democratic women in the NYS Senate and Assembly and to elect thousands of others at the local level, building a bench of strong, pro-choice Democratic women across the state. We’ve made this impact through:
Trainings
Training nearly 5,000 pro-choice Democratic women and their staff around the state on how to run and win campaigns.
Funding
Giving out nearly $2 million dollars in funding to candidates and races often overlooked by institutional donors, including hundreds of local races where even $250 can make a meaningful difference.
Endorsements
Endorsing more than 2,500 candidates who stand out as current or future pro-choice Democratic leaders. Our endorsements are a highly coveted stamp of approval for Democratic women running for state and local office throughout New York.
Direct Services
Providing 100+ hours of pro-bono consulting services from top-grade political strategists each year and connecting campaigns to passionate volunteers and campaign staff.
Attorney General of New York, Letitia James
“Eleanor's Legacy is an integral part of New York's political world. For more than two decades, they have helped level the playing field for pro-choice Democratic women seeking to run for political office in New York.
I am grateful to Eleanor's Legacy for their early and strong support of my campaigns and for all they do to build a pipeline of talented leaders for tomorrow.”
Eleanor’s Legacy Endorsements
Our endorsements are a highly coveted stamp of approval for Democratic women running for state and local office throughout New York. From village justice to town board to state legislature to governor. Eleanor’s Legacy’s nod provides critical credibility, especially to first-time candidates.
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September 9, 2024: Eleanor's Legacy hosts an event in Westchester about Prop 1
Supporters gathered in Westchester for a conversation on the Prop 1 ERA with Senator Shelley Mayer, Assemblymember Amy Paulin, New Yorkers for Equal Rights, & Special Guest NYS Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.
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August 25, 2024: Eleanor’s Legacy Hamptons Brunch
Eleanor's Legacy came together in the Hamptons for a brunch to celebrate women in politics in New York.
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May 15, 2024: Our Annual Luncheon Honored Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Candis Tall from 32BJ
Eleanor’s Legacy and supporters gathered in New York City to celebrate these trailblazers.
“For our own success to be real, it must contribute to the success of others.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt