Women
of Color in Elective Office This fact sheet now includes historical information
on the numbers of women of color who have served in elective
office
in U.S. Congress, statewide, state legislative office and mayors
(for 100 largest cities.)
Did
You Know... This is an archive of the facts on women in U.S.
politics presented
on the CAWP home page under the Did You Know heading. These
include firsts for women as well as other political
milestones.
Historical
listing of all women who have served in the U.S. Senate, as well
as information on how they first entered office, Senate firsts
for women and additional historical information.
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