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Bright spots emerge for women after election '82 setbacks
The post election analysis highlights gains for women in state legislatures and among new House members. Despite losses in U S Senate races and key governorships, women won 908 of 1,666 legislative bids, ERA supportive candidates surged in Florida, and Democratic Party outreach expanded for women candidates with new funding. Names cited include Eleanor Smeal, Demetra Lambros, Ann Lewis, and Millicent Fenwick. The shift signals rising female political influence and continued barriers to Washington and top statewide offices.
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U.S
Senate
New Jersey
Missouri
Iowa
Vermont
House of Representatives
Margaret Heckler
Massachusetts
Florida
State Senate
National Women’s Political Caucus
Democratic Party
Ann Lewis
Democratic National Committee
Lewis
Eleanor Roosevelt