EMILY's List, located in Washington, D.C., is one of the leading political action committees throughout the United States. It has helped several Democratic women candidates to enter the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The organization has also helped elect Democratic women to state legislatures, state constitutional offices, and key local offices. EMILY's List has a network of more than 100,000 individuals throughout the U.S. Its network focuses on recruiting and funding women candidates, and helping them build and run effective campaign organizations. It also trains activists and mobilizes women voters to help elect candidates across the nation. Founded in 1985, EMILY's List provides various programs, including women vote, campaign corps and political opportunity programs.