Data on 2022 Women Candidates by Race and Ethnicity

LAST UPDATED: December 28th at 8:00am ET The 2022 midterms have led to some new records for women candidates for the U.S. House, U.S. Senate, and governor in various race and ethnicity groups, according to an analysis of candidate filings from CAWP. Asian American/Pacific Islander, Black, Latina/Hispanic, and white women have all set new candidacy records...

Results from the Maryland Primaries: Few Opportunities for Women to Join Maryland's Currently All-Male Congressional Delegation

LAST UPDATED: 7.23.22 1:40pm ET (Final Results) One primary was held on Tuesday in Maryland. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, is available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election Watch. Among the most notable results thus far for women: The sole woman...

Results from primaries and other elections in CO, IL, NY, OK, UT, NE, MS, and SC: More Women Gubernatorial Nominees and Potential U.S. House Pick-Ups

LAST UPDATED: 7.1.22 6:45am ET (final results) Five primaries were held on Tuesday in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, and Utah. In addition, primary runoff elections were held in Mississippi and South Carolina and a special election for the U.S. House was held in Nebraska. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists...

Results from primaries and special elections in ME, NV, ND, SC, AK, and TX: More New Records for Women in Congress from Special Election

LAST UPDATED: 8.10.22 10:45am ET (final results) Four primaries were held on Tuesday in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina. In addition, a special election was held in Texas’ 34th congressional district to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of U.S. Representative Filemon Vela. Another special election to fill the vacancy created by the...

Results from primary and special elections in CA, IA, MS, MT, NJ, NM, and SD: California Special Election Will Yield New Record for Women in Congress

LAST UPDATED: 7.17.22 12:30pm ET (final results) Seven primaries were held on Tuesday in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, are available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP)...

Results from primaries and runoffs in AL, AR, GA, and TX: Potential Historic Firsts and More Advancements for Women in Yesterday’s Primaries

LAST UPDATED: 9.7.22 1:30pm ET (final results) Three primaries were held on Tuesday in Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia and a primary runoff election was held in Texas. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, are available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election...

Results from the ID, KY, NC, OR, and PA Primaries: Potential Gains and Milestones for Women in Yesterday's Primaries

LAST UPDATED: 6.8.22 11:15am ET (final results) Five primaries were held on Tuesday in Idaho, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oregon, and Pennsylvania. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, are available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election Watch. Among the most...

Results from Indiana and Ohio Primaries: Possible Gains for Women in the U.S. House and an All-Woman Gubernatorial Ticket

LAST UPDATED: 5.5.22 4:30pm ET (final results) Two primaries were held on Tuesday in Indiana and Ohio. Full context about women in the 2022 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, are available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election Watch . Among the most notable results for women: Indiana has the...

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