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California increases share of women lawmakers

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California increased the number of women in its state legislature from 50 to 56, but women still make up less than half of state lawmakers ( 47% ) The most notable increases were in New Mexico and Colorado , where women will make up most lawmakers for the first time.

The two largest local governments — San Diego's city council and county board of supervisors — are collectively 42% women.

At least 13 states saw losses in female representation.

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formal

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English

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43

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