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Eleanors38

(18,318 posts)
Thu Dec 5, 2013, 11:57 AM Dec 2013

A 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 OP
Until recently, my governor, two senators and state senator were all women. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #1
You from WA, bro? Wounded Bear Dec 2013 #4
West side. Webbed feet and all. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #5
Back atcha.... Wounded Bear Dec 2013 #6
Off the top of my head lapfog_1 Dec 2013 #2
I should have qualified: Non-federal state-wide office. Eleanors38 Dec 2013 #3
 

lumberjack_jeff

(33,224 posts)
1. Until recently, my governor, two senators and state senator were all women.
Thu Dec 5, 2013, 12:05 PM
Dec 2013

So, I'm thinking no.

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