Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026

This project analyzes campaign contributions by individuals to major party congressional women and men candidates. It will be updated periodically during the 2026 election cycle.

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Follow the Money with CAWP’s Women, Money, & Politics Watch 2026

March 3, 2026

Results from the March 3rd Primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas

March 4, 2026

Primary elections were held on Tuesday in three states: Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. Full context about women in the 2026 elections, including candidate lists, summaries, and historical comparisons, is available via the Center for American Women and Politics’ (CAWP) Election Watch . LAST UPDATE: 4/1/2026 at 12:30PM ET

Arkansas, North Carolina, Texas 2026 Primary Results Graphic

Resources for Covering Women in the 2026 Elections

February 17, 2026

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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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.
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