Politicalgirl: Facts & Tidbits

Facts & Tidbits is a recurring feature that will give little known facts and unusual tidbits for the aspiring politicalgirl. 

Women in the 111th United States Congress

US Senate

17 women Total

•13 Democrats

•4 Republicans

United States Women Senators

US House of Representatives

74 women total

•57 Democrats

•17 Republicans

21 are women of color

•12 African-Americans (12D)

•7 Latinas (6D, 1R)

•2 Asian-Americans (2D)