GOP House female member numbers dwindle after midterm drubbing

Published November 14, 2018 4:17pm ET



A record number of women are headed to Congress in January, but only a fraction will represent the GOP.

When the 116th Congress convenes in early January, at least 125 women are set to serve — a jump from the current 112 seats held by female lawmakers. With several races still uncalled, Capitol Hill will include at least 102 women in the House and 23 in the Senate.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.