Increase of Democratic Women in State Legislatures, GOP Women Behind

Kimberly Pope Adams, an auditor encouraged by Sen. Danica Roem, underwent training from Emerge to run for office, reflecting a broader trend where Democratic women candidates have increased significantly in state legislatures, achieving nearly equal representation with men. In contrast, Republican women remain underrepresented, with a systemic lack of investment in their candidacies contributing to a significant gender gap in state politics.

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