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

flag 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. flag Colorado and New Mexico will now have a majority of women lawmakers. flag However, 13 states saw a decrease in female representation after the November election. flag Despite these gains, women are still underrepresented in Congress, making up only 28% of lawmakers, highlighting the need for continued progress toward gender parity.

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