Women's representation in U.S. state legislatures hits record high, but Congress lags behind.

Women's representation in U.S. state legislatures has hit a record high, with 2,450 women serving, or 33.2% of all seats nationwide. Colorado and New Mexico will now have a majority of women lawmakers. However, 13 states saw a decrease in female representation after the November election. Despite these gains, women are still underrepresented in Congress, making up only 28% of lawmakers, highlighting the need for continued progress toward gender parity.

November 21, 2024
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