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This Web Page contains documents associated with Michigan National Organization for Women's legislative program. Welcome!
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2010 Elections Show Mixed Results for Increasing Female Representation
Congress - In 2011, the U.S. Senate will have 18 women, an increase of one female Senator. When the 2011 U.S. House of Representatives is seated, there will be 72 women (48D, 24R). In 2010, there were 73 women in the House (56D, 17R). (Center for American Women and Politics, http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/press_room/news/documents/PressRelease_11-23-10.pdf)
Michigan State Legislature - According to the National Conference of State Legislators, there will be fewer women state legislators in 2011 across the United States, decreasing from the current 1,808, to 1,693 of the 7,382 available seats, down from 24.5 percent to 22.9 percent. Michigan followed the national trend.
In Michigan Senate races, four women won (2 Republicans, 2 Democrats), which represents 10.5% of the 38 seats, a decrease from nine women (3R, 6D) elected in the 2006 election.
In Michigan House races, 27 women won (11 Republicans, 16 Democrats), representing 24.5% of the 110 seats, a decrease from 28 women (22 D, 6R) in the 2008 election.
In Michigan House races, 27 women won (11 Republicans, 16 Democrats), representing 24.5% of the 110 seats, a decrease from 28 women (22 D, 6R) in the 2008 election.