Source: Good News Network
Yesterday’s election will ensure that the U.S. House of Representatives looks a lot more like the country it represents.
A ‘pink wave’ is sending a record number of women to Congress, with more than 110 claiming victory in their House and Senate races—with some contests too close yet to call.
And there are plenty of historic ‘firsts’ to celebrate.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will become the youngest female ever elected to Congress, winning her New York district at age 29.
Three of the women elected yesterday have distinguished careers serving in the military. Now they’ve found a new way to serve—fighting for the people in their districts. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot won easily in New Jersey, Chrissy Houlahan, a retired Air Force officer will now be a leader for Pennsylvania, and Elaine Luria, a former Navy SEAL with six deployments, won in Norfolk, Virginia. They will join four other female veterans currently serving in Congress.
Diversity also won the day Tuesday with a record number of women of color headed to the halls of Congress.
Deb Haaland in New Mexico and Sharice Davids in Kansas became the…
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