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More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why

GOP House candidate and South Carolina state Rep. Nancy Mace, the first woman to graduate from The Citadel, smiles after being recognized by Vice President Mike Pence during a speech at the The Citadel on Feb. 13, 2020. Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption

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More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why

June 17, 2020 • A record-setting number of women are running for the House this year, fueled by a surge in Republican candidates.

More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why

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