Campaign Quote by Gretchen Whitmer

When people ask me why I am running as a woman, I always answer, 'What choice do I have?'

— Patricia Schroeder

“The important thing is that we are participating-whether it's by running, voting, or supporting (financially or otherwise) candidates who make a difference to women.…

— Jessica Valenti

Do I have an option? when asked by the press if she was "running as a woman."

— Patricia Schroeder

“Lady, you have just become a wanted woman. I suggest you start running.”

— Poppet

“What does a woman running for president have to do to be likable? Not run for president.”

— Carina Chocano

Women like me aren't supposed to run for office.

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

“Never run from one such as me, female. You will no’ get away - and we like it.”

— Kresley Cole

“If you’re not a runner, then be a walker, a hiker, a dancer,” she tells women now. “Just be brave. Find your thing and…

— Chesley B. Sullenberger

As a woman candidate myself, I know how important it was to be encouraged to run, to think outside of the box.

— Elise Stefanik

When I got involved in politics and started running, there were questions about whether a woman could take care of her kids and serve…

— Jeanne Shaheen

I have always said, in my own rise in the leadership, please don't ever ask anybody to vote for me because I'm a woman.

— Nancy Pelosi

You get elected, often, if you're a woman, on the strength of the women's vote; then you get into office, and you have to…

— Eleanor Clift