Of the more than 1,000 people who have represented Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives, only 12 have been women — three of whom succeeded their husbands who died before the end of their terms.

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In 2024, Pennsylvania was ranked 27th for female representation in State legislatures.

 

In January 2023, PA installed the first woman to hold the position of Chief Justice in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's 300-year history.

 

In January 2024, Philadelphia elected its first female mayor to hold the office in 341 years.

 

In 2023, Pennsylvania elected the state’s first Black woman to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives.