Record 3,824 Women Run for State Legislative Seats in 46 States
A record 3,824 women are running for state legislative seats across 46 states in the upcoming November elections, surpassing the previous record set in 2022. These candidates make up 35.5% of all state legislative hopefuls this cycle, with over two-thirds…
Baton Rouge, LA, October 24, 2026 —
A record 3,824 women are running for state legislative seats across 46 states in the upcoming November elections, exceeding the previous record set in 2022, according to the information provided about this election cycle.
Women account for 35.5% of all candidates seeking state legislative seats this cycle. More than two-thirds of the women candidates identify as Democrats. The figures describe the number of women running and their share of all state legislative hopefuls; they do not indicate how many candidates will win seats.
The previous record was set in 2022, but the information provided does not include that year’s total, so the size of the increase cannot be calculated from the available figures. It also does not specify the election year, provide state-by-state counts, or give an exact number of women candidates by party.
The figures cover candidates across 46 states. No information was provided about the states not included, the number of legislative seats being contested, or the source and methodology used to compile the totals. The reported record therefore establishes a new high for the count described, but the available details do not provide a fuller breakdown of the candidate field.
The information also does not explain what factors may have contributed to the increase. It gives no results or projections for the November elections. The 3,824 figure refers to women running for state legislative seats, while the 35.5% figure compares them with all state legislative hopefuls in this cycle.
Story summarized from the original created by Kevin Hardy on lailluminator.com, see more information here.
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