The coronavirus continues to plague the United States while the economy struggles to recover from the pandemic-induced recession. Protests against systemic racism rocked cities across the country during the summer. And in the middle of it all, voters are casting their ballots in the 2020 general election.
There are a number of historic races happening across the country — many featuring more women, especially women of color, than ever before.
Sen. Kamala Harris, in particular, has already made history by being the first Black and South Asian woman to be the vice presidential candidate for a major-party ticket.
Women, who make up more than half of the electorate, are turning out in huge numbers. In several key battleground states, women account for more than half of early voters.
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Susan Collins, outspent but underestimated, was among the Republicans who prevailed.
At least 18 native women ran for congressional seats this year and three were elected.
Election night proved to be a strong showing for Republican women, with at least 23 heading to the lower chamber.
The proposals come at a time when women have shouldered the bulk of child care and family care needs during the coronavirus pandemic.
The historic New Mexico House delegation formed out of three races with women running in both major parties.
States are continuing to process mail-in and absentee ballots, which surged this year.
The divergent results foreshadow an emerging reality where state laws determine abortion access, especially if the Supreme Court eliminates federal protections.
In Florida, 1.4 million women stand to get a pay increase — and women of color most of all.
She’s the first Democrat to hold the seat in twenty years.
At least 16 openly transgender candidates for statehouse seats are on the November ballot.