Women serving in state House down heading into next term

Number of women in Miss. Legislature decreasing

Two of eight statewide offices are held by women— the highest number ever. That will stay the same for the four-year term that starts in January, with Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith, both Republicans.

Women held 17.2 percent of Mississippi’s legislative seats during the current term, and that will decrease to 14.4 percent in January.

— During the current term, eight women have served in the 52-member Senate. Next term, there will be nine. That’s an increase from 15.4 percent to 17.3 percent.

— During the current term, 22 women have served in the 122-member House. Next term, there will be 16. That’s a decrease from 18 percent to 13.1 percent.

ClarionLedger
11/15/15