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Virginia
The number of women in Virginia’s U.S. House delegation could drop by up to two, with non-incumbent women nominees unfavored to fill the gaps left by incumbent U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D) and Jennifer Wexton (D). Spanberger is running for governor in 2025, and Wexton is retiring due to illness.
In Virginia, incumbent U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R) will be challenged by Democratic nominee Missy Cotter Smasal (D) in an all-woman contest currently rated as “Lean Republican” by Cook Political Report. Incumbent U.S. Representative Jennifer McClellan (D) is strongly favored to win re-election in November.
Oklahoma
The number of women representing Oklahoma in the U.S. House is unlikely to change as a result of the 2024 election. Incumbent U.S. Representative Stephanie Bice (R) is strongly favored to win re-election against Democratic challenger Madison Horn (D) in an all-woman contest currently rated as “Solid Republican” by Cook Political Report. One more non-incumbent woman nominee is running in a contest that strongly favors her opponent in November.
Oklahoma
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3 (2D, 1R)
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U.S. Senate
There are no U.S. Senate elections in Oklahoma in 2024.
U.S. House
Women Nominees in 2024: Based on primary election results, women are 3 of 9 (33.3%) major-party nominees for U.S. House in Oklahoma, including 2 of 4 (50%) Democrats and 1 of 5 (20%) Republicans.
The number of women major-party nominees for the U.S. House falls short of the previous high (5), first set in 2020. Two (1D, 1R) women House candidates were unsuccessful. Of the 3 (2D, 1R) women nominees for U.S. House in Oklahoma: 1 (1R) is an incumbent and 2 (2D) are challengers.
|
District |
Woman Nominee |
Party |
Seat Status |
Race/Ethnicity |
Current Cook Political Report Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
Mary Brannon |
D |
Challenger |
White |
Solid Republican |
|
5 |
Stephanie Bice |
R |
Incumbent |
White |
Solid Republican |
|
5 |
Madison Horn |
D |
Challenger |
Native American |
Solid Republican |
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: Women currently hold 1 of 5 (20%) seats in the Oklahoma delegation to the U.S. House. Four (1D, 3R) women have served in the U.S. House from Oklahoma.
Women Candidates in 2024: Five (3D, 2R) women filed as candidates for U.S. House seats in Oklahoma in 2024. This is not a record high. They were 5 of 18 (27.8%) total major-party candidates for U.S. House in 2024.
Milestones to Watch in 2024:
- No Native American woman has served in the U.S. Congress from Oklahoma.
Statewide Elective Executive Office
Only one of Oklahoma’s 11 statewide elective executive offices is up for election in 2024. One of three seats on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission is on the ballot this year.
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: Women currently hold 1 of 3 (33.3%) seats on Oklahoma’s Corporation Commission. Five (1D, 4R) women have served as corporation commissioners in Oklahoma.
Women Candidates in 2024: Women were 0 of 4 (0%) major-party candidates for corporation commissioner in 2024.
Virginia
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6 (5D, 1R)
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U.S. Senate
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: No woman has served in the U.S. Senate from Virginia.
Women Candidates in 2024: Women were 0 of 6 (0%) major-party candidates for U.S. Senate in 2024.
U.S. House
Women Nominees in 2024: Based on primary election results, women are 6 of 20 (30%) major-party nominees for U.S. House in Virginia, including 5 of 11 (45.5%) Democrats and 1 of 11 (9.1%) Republicans.
The number of women major-party nominees for the U.S. House falls short of the previous high (8). Eleven (8D, 3R) women House candidates were unsuccessful. Of the 6 (5D, 1R) women nominees for U.S. House in Virginia: 2 (1D, 1R) are incumbents and 4 (4D) are challengers.
Incumbent U.S. Representatives Abigail Spanberger and Jennifer Wexton (D) are not running for re-election in 2024. Spanberger is running for governor in 2025, and Wexton is retiring due to illness.
|
District |
Woman Nominee |
Party |
Seat Status |
Race/Ethnicity |
Current Cook Political Report Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Leslie Mehta |
D |
Challenger |
Black |
Solid Republican |
|
2 |
Jen Kiggans |
R |
Incumbent |
White |
Lean Republican |
|
2 |
Missy Cotter Smasal |
D |
Challenger |
White |
Lean Republican |
|
4 |
Jennifer McClellan |
D |
Incumbent |
Black |
Solid Democrat |
|
5 |
Gloria Witt |
D |
Challenger |
Black |
Solid Republican |
|
9 |
Karen Baker |
D |
Challenger |
White |
Solid Republican |
Current/Historic Women’s Representation: Women currently hold 4 of 11 (36.4%) seats in the Virginia delegation to the U.S. House. Nine (5D, 4R) women have served in the U.S. House from Virginia.
Women Candidates in 2024: Seventeen (13D, 4R) women filed as candidates for U.S. House seats in Virginia in 2024. This is a new record. They were 17 of 52 (32.7%) total major-party candidates for U.S. House in 2024.
Statewide Elective Executive Office
There are no statewide executive elections in Virginia in 2024.
For primary results summaries from other states and full results, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, see CAWP’s Election Watch.