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Levels of Office
This section contains current and historical fact sheets, graphics, research reports, and other information organized by level of office.
Summary of Current Women Officeholders in the U.S.
In 2009, 90 women serve in the U.S. Congress. Seventeen women serve in the Senate, and 73 women serve in the House. The number of women in statewide elective executive posts is 72, while the proportion of women in state legislatures is at 24.3% percent. For more details on women officeholders at a particular level, please visit the relevant page:
For quick reference, a current fact sheet for each level of office are listed below. NOTE: Fact sheets in this section are current as of 07/28/09. New information not yet incorporated into fact sheets is provided in fact sheet addenda. (Fact sheet addendum not currently available.)
Overview
Women in Elective Office 2009
Current numbers and percentage of women elected officials in U.S. Congress, statewide elective executive offices, state legislatures and municipal offices. Also includes summary of percentages of women in office at various levels from 1979 to current.
Women of Color in Elective Office 2009
Current numbers and percentages of women of color in U.S. Congress, statewide elective executive offices and state legislatures.
Executive
Women in Presidential Cabinets
Current and past women cabinet officials.
Congress
Women in the U.S. Congress 2009
Women currently in office, as well as a historical summary of women of color in Congress and a list of percentages of women in the U. S. Congress from 1917 to current.
Statewide Elective
Women in Statewide Elective Executive Office 2009
Current women serving in statewide elective executive offices.
State Legislature
Women in State Legislative Office 2009
State by state listing and ranking of numbers and percentages of women in state legislative office.
Local
Women Mayors 2009 (cities over 30,000)
Women mayors in cities over 30,000 population (as of 01/09), first list by population size and ranking; second list by state.