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US midterms: Women candidates could make history

The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.

  • Women hold 28.4% of US Congress seats, a historic high.
  • 14 US states led by women, 28% of governors.
  • Midterms on November 3 may increase or decrease women in Congress.

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