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

By Sharon Austin (theconversation.com)

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

Jahana 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, […]