Now Sinema and McSally, who notably resolved their tight race without rancor, have the opportunity to show the nation the difference increased women's political leadership can make. The multiplier effectThe phenomenon of women elected to top positions in clusters was the subject of a 2014 study commissioned by Political Parity, a project of Swanee Hunt Alternatives. California, notable for having two female senators (Dianne Feinstein, and then Kamala Harris succeeding Barbara Boxer) since 1992, is the clearest example. The promising increase in women's political participation is a significant step toward leading us to parity in politics as well as other sectors of society. The shift to women's political leadership is still a long way from complete.

Source: CNN December 19, 2018 12:57 UTC