15 Women in Politics to Watch, as Midterms Loom and Chaos Swirls
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Women’s overall influence in American politics is on the rise.
Speaking strictly in numbers, an ever-increasing amount of women are running for office at local, state and federal levels. And more of them are currently holding positions, too. As of this year, women make up 28% of Congress, and just over 30% of state executive and legislative offices, according to the Center for American Women in Politics. Women additionally continue to be the leaders of political movements.
But beyond the wins in representation, it’s worth examining how these women utilize their power. Below, we’ve listed 15 other women – from several gubernatorial hopefuls to a number of opinionated figureheads and already-elected leaders – who are poised to make waves in the U.S. political landscape this year.
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Women’s overall influence in American politics is on the rise.
Speaking strictly in numbers, an ever-increasing amount of women are running for office at local, state and federal levels. And more of them are currently holding positions, too. As of this year, women make up 28% of Congress, and just over 30% of state executive and legislative offices, according to the Center for American Women in Politics. Women additionally continue to be the leaders of political movements.
But beyond the wins in representation, it’s worth examining how these women utilize their power. Below, we’ve listed 15 other women – from several gubernatorial hopefuls to a number of opinionated figureheads and already-elected leaders – who are poised to make waves in the U.S. political landscape this year.
Read More here.