The Political Year of the Woman Proves True

VOANews: The Political Year of the Woman Proves True

Americans are sending a record number of women to legislatures around the country. At least 120 female candidates — both Republicans and Democrats — won their races in Tuesday's election. VOA's Carolyn Presutti reports on this "female candidate wave" on the national level.

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