9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record - News Summed Up

9 women now serving as governors in US, tying a record


A century after women gained the right to vote, 19 states still have never been led by a woman. Doug Ducey can't run again, the field already has several candidates who are women, including Republican state Treasurer Kimberly Yee and Democratic Secretary of State Katie Hobbs. Arizona already holds the record for the most women who have served as governor — four. The incumbent, Republican Gov. Part of the challenge in electing women as governors is overcoming stereotypes of men as stronger, more decisive leaders, Walsh said.


Source: ABC News August 24, 2021 07:10 UTC



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