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Record Number Of Women In State Legislatures In 2025

Four of South Carolina's Sister Senators, from left to right, Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, D-Walterboro, Sen. Mia McLeod, I-Columbia, Sen. Katrina Shealy, R-Lexington, and Sen. Penry Gustafson,

Recent data released by the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics reveals a mixed picture of women's representation in state legislatures across the United States. While progress has been made in some states, others have experienced setbacks in female representation.

Colorado and New Mexico are set to make history as women will constitute a majority of state legislators in these states in the upcoming year. This achievement marks a significant milestone for gender parity in politics. However, at least 13 states have seen a decrease in female representation following the November elections.

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