Us mid term elections women break records for nominations

The 2022 United States midterm elections saw a significant increase in the number of women running for office, with many breaking records for nominations. Here are some notable statistics:

  1. Record number of women running for Congress: According to the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) at Rutgers University, a record 463 women have filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, surpassing the previous record of 444 set in 2018.
  2. Most women ever nominated for Congress: The CAWP also reported that a record 244 women have been nominated for the U.S. House of Representatives, exceeding the previous record of 235 set in 2018.
  3. Women make up 30% of all House nominees: For the first time in U.S. history, women make up 30% of all nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives, with 244 women out of a total of 813 nominees.
  4. Women of color make up 12% of all House nominees: The CAWP also reported that women of color make up 12% of all nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives, with 94 women of color out of a total of 813 nominees.
  5. Record number of women running for governor: According to the National Association of Secretaries of State, a record 16 women have filed to run for governor in the 2022 midterm elections, surpassing the previous record of 14 set in 2018.
  6. Most women ever nominated for state legislatures: The CAWP reported that a record 1,142 women have been nominated for state legislatures, exceeding the previous record of 1,044 set in 2018.
  7. Women make up 30% of all state legislative nominees: For the first time in U.S. history, women make up 30% of all nominees for state legislatures, with 1,142 women out of a total of 3,844 nominees.

These statistics demonstrate a significant increase in women's participation in the political process, particularly in Congress and state legislatures. The record number of women running for office is a testament to the growing momentum of women's political empowerment and a sign of a more inclusive and diverse political landscape.