Share of Women in Elected Office in NH Legislature and Every State

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30 percent of New Hampshire’s legislature is comprised of women, down from 38 percent in 2009. See results below.

By Chris Zubak-SkeesKristian Hernández, Center for Public Integrity

Women still have a long way to go before their representation in state political offices reflects the U.S. population. Women currently represent just 25.3 percent of state legislators and 22.8 percent of statewide elected executives. At a national level, they make up just 19.8 percent of Congress. But record numbers of women are beginning to express interest in running for public office »

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