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POLITICSJul 22 · 12:41 UTCOHIO CAPITAL JOURNALAmelia Twyman

Number of women seeking a governor’s seat hits an all-time high

The number of women running for governor in the 2026 elections has reached an all-time high with 85 candidates across 36 states. Women seeking U.S. House seats are also near a record, with 580 candidates, while Senate candidates show increased numbers compared to 2024.

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Center for American Women and PoliticsorganizationEagleton Institute of PoliticsorganizationAmy KlobucharpersonMarsha BlackburnpersonLouisianaplaceMaineplaceSouth Carolinaplace
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