Why Close the Gap California?

Have you ever wondered why Close the Gap California focuses only on the State Legislature? Or only on Recruiting? And why do this work in California?

With so many groups dedicated to supporting women candidates from traditionally underrepresented communities, Close the Gap’s impact is both complementary and unique.

Our new series explores why California’s massive scale, defined term limits and flourishing ecosystem of support for women candidates make a standalone recruiting campaign for progressive women in our state uniquely powerful.

We’re continuing to expand this series — check back often for new pieces!

- Why the State Legislature?

- Why California?

Close the Gap California is committed to building on progressive women’s historic momentum by recruiting them statewide and achieving equality in California by 2028. Join us!

About Close the Gap California

Close the Gap California (CTGCA) is a statewide campaign launched in 2013 to close the gender gap in the California Legislature by 2028. By recruiting accomplished, progressive women in targeted districts and preparing them to launch competitive campaigns, CTGCA is changing the face of the Legislature one cycle at a time.

One in every four women in the Legislature is a CTGCA Recruit. Our Recruits are committed to reproductive justice, quality public education, and combatting poverty, and nine of 10 serving today are women of color.