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
