Center for American Women and Politics

From Data to Diversity 2025: The Demographics of New Jersey's Elected Officials

This report provides a 2025 update to a demographic overview of elected officials serving in New Jersey in a project created by the New Jersey Legislature.

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From Data to Diversity

Analysis

New Jersey

Officeholders

U.S. Congress

State Legislature

Local

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Election 2002: Results Summary

November 5, 2002

Election 2002 Results Summary - TEST

November 6, 2002

How Common is it for Women Lieutenant Governors to Become Governor?

September 25, 2025

CAWP Staff

At least four women lieutenant governors are running for governor in 2025 or 2026. In 2025, Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears is the Republican nominee for governor. Already, three current lieutenant governors - Nancy Dahlstrom (R-AK), Pamela Evette (R-SC), and Sara Rodriguez (D-WI) - have announced their bids for governor in the 2026 cycle...

At least 4 women lieutenant governors are running for governor in 2025 or 2026.

How Common is it for Congresswomen to Become Governor?

October 27, 2025

CAWP Staff

Two (2D) congresswomen are major-party nominees for governor in 2025 in New Jersey and Virginia. U.S. Representative Mikie Sherrill (D) is the Democratic nominee for governor of New Jersey. She was first elected to the U.S. House in 2018 and is currently serving her fourth term representing New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. Former U.S. Representative...

Two U.S. congresswomen could be elected governor in November 2025.

Black Women in American Politics 2025

This report from the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP) and the Higher Heights Leadership Fund outlines the status of Black women in American politics as of July 2025.

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Status of Black Women in U.S. Politics

Race and Ethnicity

Analysis

Officeholders

Candidates

Federal Executive

U.S. Congress

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

State Legislature

Statewide Executive