A Record Number Of Black Women Will Be Entering The 117th Congress
  • 3 years ago
Women will gain at least 14 seats in the 117th Congress, setting a new record for female representation.
In 2018, the nation elected 127 women – and 48 women of color – to the House and Senate. .
Next Jan. 3, at least 141 women, including 51 women of color will be sworn in. .
Eight races involving women had yet to be called as of Nov. 16, meaning this number could still grow.
Women will be at least 27% of the House and 24% of the Senate. .
The Senate numbers do not include Vice President-elect Kamala Harr
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