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Fueled by Democratic gains, women will hold a record of state legislative seats

States Newsroom · November 13, 2026

The number of women serving in state legislatures will set a new record following strong Democratic performance in last week’s midterm elections. Though many races remain too close to call, an analysis by the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University shows at least 2,559 women will serve in state…

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Fueled by Democratic gains, women will hold a record of state legislative seats

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