Women have secured a historic victory in the New Mexico Legislature, winning 60 seats to establish the largest female legislative majority in U.S. history. This milestone has evoked feelings of joy, surprise, and vindication among the electorate.
New Mexico voters have elected 11 additional women, representing both Democrats and Republicans, to increase female representation in the 112-member Legislature. Despite this achievement, female state senators will still hold a minority of seats, with 16 out of 42.
