Women make up 41.7% of the California Legislature, making it 11th in the U.S. in terms of female representation.
Newly-elected legislators stand to be sworn in in the Senate chambers during the opening of the Legislature in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday Dec. 5, 2022. California lawmakers briefly returned to the State Capitol to swear in new members and elect leaders for the 2023 legislative session. this year that it will achieve — and surpass — gender parity for the first time when the newcomers are sworn into office in December.
Women tend to focus on issues that impact families, health, education and overall well-being, she said, and bring a caregiver lens to policy issues. Still, every legislator brings unique backgrounds and experiences, regardless of gender, to the table, she noted, and women also excel in what has been male-dominated areas, pointing to Sen. Monique Limón, D-Santa Barbara, chairing the Senate Banking and Financial Institutions Committee.
And other districts with female senators, like the 28th in Los Angeles County or the 38th in Orange and San Diego counties, are not up for election this cycle. Sen. Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat who represents SD-38, applauded the milestone the legislature is poised to set but noted there’s still more work to be done when it comes to gender equality.2024 Election: New vote counts in Los Angeles, San Fernando and Glendale races
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