According to an article on the NPR website, 2018 has seen a record turnout of women particularly in the Democratic Party. running for House seats. A record 309 women are up for seats in the House vs. 1,103 men. According to Gender Watch, "27 of 43 (62.8%) women candidates for the U.S. House won their primary bids for office on May 8th. 22 of 31 (71%) Democratic women and 5 of 12 (41.7%) Republican women candidates for the U.S. House were successful."
However, as many of these non-incumbent candidates are also running in leaning to strong Republican districts, it does not suggest that a Blue Wave is going to be in the form of women candidates, though leanings may change dramatically between now and November. At this time, Gender Watch points out that only 2 women candidates are in a catbird seat, so it means that the other candidates will have to out GOTV their opponents or go home. Nonetheless, it is important that these qualified candidates are heard by a public who is wanting a functioning Congress. It is a long time until November and it would be great to see a more progressive Congress seated in January 2019.
However, as many of these non-incumbent candidates are also running in leaning to strong Republican districts, it does not suggest that a Blue Wave is going to be in the form of women candidates, though leanings may change dramatically between now and November. At this time, Gender Watch points out that only 2 women candidates are in a catbird seat, so it means that the other candidates will have to out GOTV their opponents or go home. Nonetheless, it is important that these qualified candidates are heard by a public who is wanting a functioning Congress. It is a long time until November and it would be great to see a more progressive Congress seated in January 2019.
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