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Virginia will likely elect its first woman governor this year.

Why it matters: The Commonwealth's gubernatorial race, which has long been eyed as an early political test after a presidential election, is set to be one of the most historic elections in state history.

When women enter the voting booth, what matters more—policy or identity? The debate over whether female voters prioritize gender representation or political substance has fueled political discourse for years. Some argue that women rally behind female candidates for symbolic progress, while others insist that ideology and policy take precedence. But do women truly vote based on identity, or is there more at play?

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PHOENIX -- South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.”

Young women in America have seen two female presidential candidates lose to President Donald Trump during some of the most formative years of their lives.

Four young voters on the GBH News video series “Politics IRL,” debated whether the glass ceiling is breakable, and if the country is making progress toward one day seeing a woman in the oval office in wake of Trump’s latest victory.

When the 119th U.S. Congress is sworn in on Friday, some of the newly elected women members will be making history.