Nov 26, 2024 - News
Chart du jour: Women in state legislatures
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Women will hold a record number of state legislative seats next year, filling about a third nationwide.
State of play: After losing a seat in the state senate and gaining two in the house, Illinois women added one net seat in the legislature in 2024.
- With 42% (76 out of 177) of General Assembly seats held by women in 2024, Illinois ranks 7th in the nation.
Zoom out: The biggest gains happened in New Mexico and Colorado, where women will make up most of the lawmakers for the first time, AP reports.
Yes, but: The uptick was small. And at least 13 states saw losses in female representation.