Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:30am on 05 Nov 2026,Thursday International
For the first time in US history, more than 100 Democratic women are expected to serve simultaneously in the House of Representatives following the 2026 midterm elections. The milestone comes as Democrats regain control of Congress after major election victories. Several women candidates helped the party flip key Republican-held seats across the country. Teresa Leger Fernández, chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, said women made history by turning out to vote and electing more than 100 Democratic women. The achievement marks a significant increase in women's representation, although women remain underrepresented in the US Congress.
