Record Number of Women Elected in 2025

The 2025 legislative sessions will see a record number of women in office across several states, with notable increases in Utah, California, and Jharkhand, India. In Utah, women will make up 30% of the legislature, totaling 31 members, while California will achieve gender parity with 49% of its legislature being female, including a majority in the state Senate. Jharkhand's Assembly will have 12 women MLAs, up from 10 in 2019, marking a continuous increase since the state's formation. Nationally, women will hold about a third of state legislative seats, with significant gains in New Mexico and Colorado where women will comprise the majority for the first time. Despite these advancements, at least 13 states have seen losses in female representation, indicating a mixed national trend. The increase in female lawmakers is attributed to changes such as term limits and shifting perceptions of women in leadership roles.