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Democratic women in the House are trying to grow their ranks to 100

August 6, 2025

Elect Democratic Women (EDW), a political action committee led by House Democratic women, has provided crucial financial and mentorship support to female congressional candidates like Reps. Melanie Stansbury and Emilia Sykes. The organization has set an ambitious goal of having 100 Democratic women simultaneously serving in the U.S. House by 2027, viewing this milestone as both a step toward gender equity and a strategy to help Democrats regain the House majority in the 2026 midterms.

Who is affected

  • Female Democratic candidates running for Congress
  • Current Democratic women serving in Congress
  • Voters in battleground districts
  • Democrats attempting to regain House majority
  • Women and families affected by Republican tax cuts and program reductions
  • The broader American public concerned with representation in government

What action is being taken

  • EDW is providing financial support and advocacy for Democratic women candidates
  • EDW is currently supporting reelection bids of 10 frontline Democratic women in battleground seats
  • The organization is backing five Democratic women challengers in competitive Republican-held districts
  • EDW is supporting current and former House members running for governor positions and Senate seats
  • Democratic women are actively recruiting and mentoring new female candidates

Why it matters

  • Women make up 50% of the U.S. population but hold only 28% of congressional seats
  • Only 449 women have served in Congress throughout U.S. history, representing just 4% of all members
  • The Capitol remains institutionally behind in accommodating women, particularly mothers
  • The effort represents a significant push toward gender equity in political leadership
  • Women candidates are described as "high-quality candidates" who run effective campaigns
  • The initiative could help Democrats win back the House majority in 2026

What's next

  • Democrats aim to win back the U.S. House in the 2026 midterms with women candidates leading the effort
  • EDW will continue working toward their goal of 100 Democratic women in the House by 2027
  • Democrats plan to focus their campaigns on issues like healthcare, caregiving, and affordability
  • The 2026 midterms will serve as a referendum on the Trump administration
  • Continued support for Democratic women running for higher offices including gubernatorial and Senate races

Read full article from source: The 19th