A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year

A local news story from Georgia, reported by Georgia Recorder.

Local News · Georgia · October 25, 2026

By HeyHomees Newsroom · October 26, 2026

What we said on air

A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats.

Local News · Georgia — Morning edition, October 26, 2026

Reported by Georgia Recorder, October 25, 2026. Read the full story at Georgia Recorder →

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