A record number of women will serve in the 120th Congress

At least 159 women will serve in the next Congress — that's seven more than are currently serving. Still, women only make up a little more than a quarter of total Congressional representation.

*Includes senators who were not up for re-election in 2026 but will continue to serve in the 120th (2027-2029). Includes two women in uncalled races where both candidates are women.

Note: Data for Congresses prior to the 119th (2025-2027) reflect the number of women serving at the conclusion of that Congress, including women who may have been sworn in after the election for the following Congress. Data for the 119th is the number of women in office on Election Day 2026. Data as of Nov. 8, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.

Source: Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, CNN projections, With Honor

Graphic: Amy O'Kruk and Renée Rigdon, CNN