Women Officeholders
Women Officeholders
Current Numbers
From our new data on women in municipal office to our classic collections on women in state legislatures and Congress, CAWP is the only source for the most up-to-date information on women’s political representation in the United States.
Women Elected Officials Database
With over 12,000 entries covering more than 120 years, the CAWP Women Elected Officials Database is the full history of women in American politics in one place — searchable, exportable, and sharable.
See How Your State Fares
See current and historical information for your state — and how it compares in our state rankings by women’s representation in state legislatures.
Percentages of Women in Elective Office 1971-Present
See the percentage of women in elective office at the congressional, statewide elective executive, and state legislative levels from 1971 to present.
Programs
Recent Posts
Press ReleaseNov 7, 2025Women Voters Power Democratic Wins in Election 2025
Press ReleaseNov 6, 2025CAWP Statement on the Retirement of Nancy Pelosi
Press ReleaseNov 5, 2025Matching and Sustaining the Record Number of Women Governors; New Record Number of Women in Virginia General Assembly
Press ReleaseOct 30, 2025Bipartisan Coalition Asks Both Gubernatorial Candidates About Women's Appointments; Sherrill Promises Transparent Appointments Process That Reflects New Jersey
Press ReleaseOct 28, 2025Covering Women in the 2025 Elections
Press ReleaseJul 31, 2025New Report Highlights a Decade of Gains and Persistent Gaps for Black Women in U.S. Politics
Press ReleaseJul 3, 20252025 Ruth B. Mandel Dissertation Research Awardees Deepen Understanding of Gender, Race, and Political Power