Coverage dated October 10, 2026

Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics

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The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.

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US midterms: Women candidates could make history (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
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Money, networks and bias: Why women struggle to win seats in US politics (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Oct 10, 2026
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The US is holding Congress and state governors elections. At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.