Following the November elections, a record 2,450 women will serve in state legislatures nationwide, comprising 33.2% of seats. Colorado and New Mexico will see women hold a majority for the first time, alongside significant gains in other states. However, 13 states faced losses in female representation, particularly South Carolina, which now has the second lowest percentage of women lawmakers in the country. Experts stress the importance of women's voices in governance, especially given recent federal changes.