Legislators

The first woman was elected to serve in a state legislature in 1894. In 2011 there are 1,739 women serving in state legislatures across the country.

Please use the following resources to learn more about women, past and present, serving in state legislatures:

History of women in state legislatures
First women elected or appointed to state legislative office by state
State legislatures and women (maps and other resources)
State by state listing of women currently serving in state legislatures

WIG Press

Women In Government's 18th Annual State Directors’ Conference

Women In Government hosted our 18^th Annual State Directors’ Conference, from Thursday, January 5 – Saturday, January 7, at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, Kierland, Arizona.

Women In Government's Second Annual Healthcare Summit

Women In Government hosted our Second Annual Healthcare Summit on November 16 - 19 2011, at the Sofitel Lafayette Square in Washington, DC.

Women In Government Launches Diabetes Disparities Toolkit

Women In Government launches Diabetes Disparities toolkit, bringing attention to diabetes disparities and providing much-needed care to underserved communities.

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