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A record number of women will serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of color

  • Written by Sharon Austin, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida
A record number of women will serve in the 117th Congress, including at least 51 women of colorJahana Hayes (left) and Lauren Underwood were reelected to the House of Representatives.AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

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...

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