Center for American Women and Politics
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- 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. The number of women seeking U.S. House seats is near a record, according to data from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP).
- Number of women seeking a governor’s seat hits an all-time high
A record 85 women are running for governor in 36 states, with 580 women seeking U.S. House seats close to a potential record. The Center for American Women and Politics tracks these trends, noting progress but stalled gender parity in congressional races.
- Trump's 2.0 Cabinet welcomed women, but they've been the first to leave
President Trump's second-term Cabinet included more women than his first term and Republican predecessors, but three female secretaries—Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Pam Bondi, and Kristi Noem—have resigned in under two months due to scandals and bipartisan pressure, contrasting with male officials facing similar controversies who remain in their roles.