During Tuesday's statewide elections in Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia, women, particularly Democrats, won big — in many ways.
coming closer than ever to becoming a reality, ahead are all the victories women achieved last night.set a record in Virginia
, with 41 seats in the state legislature, including 30 in the House of Delegates. The Democratic control is significant for everything from reproductive rights to gun reform laws to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Also, current Minority Leader Eileen Filler-Corn is likely to become the new Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, which would make her the first woman to hold that position.Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim woman elected to the Virginia legislature.
Roem, who was elected in 2018 to represent Virginia's 13th District, defeated Republican Kelly McGinn with about 56% of the vote, according to"Delegate Roem has been an effective leader in Richmond & she isn’t finished yet. We look forward to continue working with this amazing legislator to advance equality for all," Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David tweeted.
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