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Home / Fast Facts / Levels of Office / Statewide / Current Factsheets

Facts on Women in Statewide Elective Executive Office 2009

Summary

In 2009,  72 women hold statewide elective executive offices across the country; women hold  22.9% of the 314 available positions. Among these women, 50 are Democrats, 21 are Republicans, and 1 was elected in a nonpartisan race.

Women in Statewide Elective Executive Office 2009
Current women serving in statewide elective executive offices.

Women in Statewide Elective Executive Office 1969-2009
Historical numbers and percent of women serving in statewide elective executive offices.

Women of Color in Elective Office 2009
Current numbers and percentages of women of color in U.S. Congress, statewide elective executive offices, state legislatures and big-city mayors.