While both parties hope for a wave to come crashing down on their opponents on midterm election night, there is another force that many hope will have a considerable impact: that of the female candidate. Though there appears to be a renewed interest in female-fueled victory as a counter to Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s contentious confirmation to the Supreme Court, the idea took center stage long ago.

2018 has been a remarkable one for women and their interest in elected office.