# U.S. Congress Sets Record Women in 2027

> U.S. Congress will have record number of women in 2027.
- Title: U.S. Congress Sets Record Women in 2027 · CNN Brasil
- Summary: U.S. Congress will have record number of women in 2027. u.s. congress, women in politics, 2027 elections · reported by CNN Brasil.
- Keywords: u.s. congress, women in politics, 2027 elections, record number of women, democratic women, governors, first black governor, first indigenous governor, brazil, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/congresso-dos-eua-tera-numero-recorde-de-mulheres-em-2027
- Author: Emilie Plesset
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:50:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: u.s. congress, women in politics, 2027 elections, record number of women, democratic women, governors, first black governor, first indigenous governor, news, brazil
## Record Women in 2027
At least 158 women will enter U.S. Congress in 2027, surpassing the 2024 record of 152 women.
## Democratic Women Break Records
Democrats will have at least 131 women in Congress, 20 more than the 2025 record, and 115 women in the House.
## First Black and Indigenous Governors
Keisha Lance Bottoms will become Georgia's first black governor, and Deb Haaland will be New Mexico's first indigenous governor.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Congress will have record number of women in 2027.