TAP was founded to protect women’s rights by helping women run for office.

In 1992, an anti-choice group was invited to Buffalo by an elected official. Their weeks in the city made national headlines, as they blocked traffic, harassed women in need of services, and incited violence. Dangerous rhetoric was adopted to discuss women's health and rights - sounds familiar, right?  

The solution became apparent to a bipartisan group of women: more women, particularly pro-choice women, were needed in elected office. But the obstacles placed in front of female candidates were myriad. Only 1 of 25 local PACs would donate to a woman. 

TAP was founded in order to support pro-choice women seeking elected office in WNY and New York State. We have supported hundreds of candidates since our founding, and we are proud of the strides our community has taken to embrace inclusion. 

And yet, there is so much more work to do in our community.