The Legacy of the Nineteenth Amendment for Women

As I reflected on these momentous achievements, my thoughts settled on the many women who have been elected from the 23rd district over the last 100 years.  Without a doubt, their hard work helped shape the political landscape for those serving in office today, including Senator Christine Rolfes, Senator Emily Randall, Representative Sherry Appleton, and Representative Michelle Caldier.   In fact, excluding appointees, over the last 100 years, the people of the 23rd district have elected a male candidate to the Senate for 13 terms and a female candidate to the Senate for 12 terms.