Number of women in Congress stalls for the first time since Trump’s 2016 election

Women have made gains in Congress in recent elections, but progress has stalled for the first time since 2016, with Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola losing her race to Republican Nick Begich in Alaska. If GOP Rep. Michelle Steel also loses, the number of women in the next Congress will be 150, falling short of the current record. Despite some declines, Republican women have made significant gains in the House since 2018, with Rep. Elise Stefanik leading efforts to boost their ranks.

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