Veterans to Hold Record Number of Women Seats in 120th Congress
Data from With Honor Action indicates that veterans will hold at least 79 seats in the upcoming 120th Congress, representing approximately 15% of total membership. While this is a slight decline from the previous 19%, the election results show a significant milestone for women veterans, with at least 11 set to serve—the highest number in history. The incoming veteran cohort will be more bipartisan than the previous Congress, consisting of 46 Republicans and 33 Democrats. This shift follows an election cycle where female veteran candidates saw increased participation, with 95 running for office compared to 40 in 2024. With Honor Action plans to leverage this group to expand the bipartisan For Country Caucus.
Topics: Congressional Elections Demographics of Congress Veterans in Politics