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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA Major First in the Political History of the U.S.?
The top two major-party candidates for state-wide office of any state are women? It's happening now.
In Texas.
Can anyone think of another instance?
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A Major First in the Political History of the U.S.? (Original Post)
Eleanors38
Dec 2013
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Until recently, my governor, two senators and state senator were all women.
lumberjack_jeff
Dec 2013
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lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)1. Until recently, my governor, two senators and state senator were all women.
So, I'm thinking no.
Wounded Bear
(62,203 posts)4. You from WA, bro?

lumberjack_jeff
(33,224 posts)5. West side. Webbed feet and all.

Wounded Bear
(62,203 posts)6. Back atcha....
But I think I'd like to trade my webbed feet for a fur coat.
lapfog_1
(30,981 posts)2. Off the top of my head
Barbara Boxer v Carly Fiorina (CA, US Senate)
Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)3. I should have qualified: Non-federal state-wide office.