First for State as women comprise 30% of candidates

For the first time in the history of the State, more than 30% of the candidates running in the general election are women.

First for State as women comprise 30% of candidates

For the first time in the history of the State, more than 30% of the candidates running in the general election are women.

There are 531 candidates running in total — 162 of those are women. A total of 160 women ran in the 2016 general election, but the higher number this time means the “critical mass” or “tipping point” of 30% has finally been reached.

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