The Political Power Landscape: Gender

Equity Starts with Representation

Gender represents one of the primary demographical divides in the country.

Women make up more than half of the American electorate and half the American population, but still hold less than one-third of congressional and state legislative seats.

75% of American political candidates are men. Women only serve in 2,274 out of 7,383 seats. This totals only 31% of state legislature seats. This means a significant lack of female representation in the discussion of issues that disproportionately affect women.

A Look At The Numbers

75% of American candidates are men. Women only serve in 2,274 out of 7,383 seats. This totals only 31% of state legislature seats. This means a significant lack of female representation in the discussion of issues that disproportionately affect women, including reproductive rights, the wealth gap, workplace discrimination, and violence, among others.

These numbers are even less satisfactory when narrowed down to women of color. In addition, most of the women serving in the 118th congress are Democrats.

The GA Voting Shift

Fighting for Inclusion

Recruiting female candidates and providing electoral information can help close the gender gap in ambition and enhance women's representation. However, numerous obstacles to women running for office can only be addressed by massive cultural and civic shifts. The difficulties ahead are to continue raising awareness about the restrictions that women experience, as well as to campaign for a more inclusive political process.

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