Record 155 Women to Serve in US Congress; Third of States to Have Female Governors

The 2026 US midterm elections produced a record number of women elected to Congress and governorships, including historic firsts for African American and Native American women governors. This marks a significant shift in the political landscape, potentially influencing policy priorities and party dynamics.

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