Will 2018 Be Another Historic Midterm Election?

Phillip Klinkner: “Obviously, it depends on the outcome, and even then it may be years or even decades before we will know for sure. On the other hand, this election already appears to be significant in at least one respect. This year has seen a record number of women nominated to run for Congress and, consequently, a record number of women will likely serve in the next Congress.”

“Research suggests that women legislators are more results-oriented and more activist in seeking legislative solutions to important problem. Should Democrats regain control of the House, the percentage of women members in the Democratic caucus may be as high as 40 percent. Such a Democratic House majority, energized by a historically large percentage of female members, could catalyze a new era of legislative activism or the rise of a new politics in America.”