How Illinois women fare
Here’s a look at Illinois women in elected office:
LEGISLATURE: Women make up about 32 percent of the General Assembly, holding 57 of the 177 seats.
MAYORS: Women are currently mayors in 15 municipalities.
CONGRESS: Since 1921, Illinois has elected 62 women to the U.S. House.
SENATE: Only one woman has been elected to the U.S. Senate.
GOVERNOR: Illinois is one of 23 states that has never elected a woman.

