A record number of women have been nominated for state legislative office in 2026. According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), 3,794 women are nominees for state legislative races this year, surpassing the previous record of 3,621 set in 2022. Democratic women also set a new record, with 2,571 nominees in 2026, […]
Native Women Running for Congress in the 2026 Midterms
In the upcoming midterms, 10 indigenous candidates advanced to the general election for federal office, half are women. Their campaigns come as Indigenous representation in Congress remains limited. Indigenous representation in Congress has grown over time, but Indigenous people remain underrepresented relative to their share of the US population. There are currently five members in […]
Record Number of Women Running for Office as August Primaries Bring Historic Races Into Focus
The 2026 midterm elections have already broken records for women candidates, and the latest round of primary elections is beginning to show what that could mean for women’s representation. On August 18, voters in Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming advanced women candidates in several races that could make history this fall. According to the Center for […]