Nov 25, 2024 - Politics & Policy
U.S. sees record number of women state lawmakers
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Women will hold a record number of state legislative seats next year, filling about a third of seats nationwide.
Why it matters: The most notable increases were in New Mexico and Colorado, where women will make up most lawmakers for the first time, AP reports.
By the numbers: 19 states will increase the number of women in their state legislatures in 2025, according to Rutgers' Center for American Women and Politics.
- Female GOP state lawmakers, at least 851, will break the record set last year.
Yes, but: The uptick was small. And at least 13 states saw losses in female representation.
Go deeper: The Resistance goes quiet
