On Jan. 3, 2019, 435 representatives and 100 senators were sworn into the 116th United States Congress. What makes this class of congresspeople so awesome is the historic, record number of women in the 116th U.S. Congress. In the House, there are 102 women representatives, with 35 newly elected to office in 2018. The Senate now has 25 women senators, four newly elected in November. Of these 39 freshmen women representatives and senators, a whopping 26 are moms!
This is so much more than just girl power—it’s about parent power, too. With so many parents elected to Congress, the U.S. House now has its own on-site daycare. Here’s a look at all 26 of the newly-elected moms sworn in to Congress this week.
Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! I hope everyone has a safe and joyous day! pic.twitter.com/2yWr7Fila8
— Cindy Axne (@Axne4Congress) November 23, 2018
Rep. Cindy Axne (Iowa, 3rd District)
Mom of two teenage sons with husband, John and one of the first two women elected to the House from Iowa
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tennessee)
Mom of two and grandmother with husband, Chuck, and Tennesee’s first female senator
Rep. Angie Craig (Minnesota, 2nd District)
Mom of four children with wife, Cheryl Greene
Rep. Madeleine Dean (Pennsylvania, 4th District)
Mom of three and grandmother of one, with husband, PJ Cunanne
So happy to be able to vote with my daughter, who just turned 18 a few weeks ago. #history #weAreWithHer pic.twitter.com/N0bKtfZoAi
— Veronica Escobar (@vgescobar) October 26, 2016
Rep. Veronica Escobar (Texas, 16t District)
Mom of two with husband, Michael Pleters and one of Texas’ first two Latina Congresswomen
Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (Texas, 7th District)
Stepmom of two adult children with husband, Scott
Back in DC to be sworn in on January 3. Ready to deliver for New Mexicans! pic.twitter.com/5agHFOkMWw
— Deb Haaland (@DebHaalandNM) December 31, 2018
Rep. Debra Haaland (New Mexico, 1st District)
Single mom of one daughter and one of the first two Native American women in Congress
I voted today! Find me in box 3A or 3C, but only vote for me in ONE of these boxes! Comment your plan to #VoteRowA! pic.twitter.com/hJocTxxhek
— Jahana Hayes (@JahanaHayesCT) November 6, 2018
Rep. Jahana Hayes (Connecticut, 5th District)
Mom of four with her husband, Milford and Connecticut’s first black Congresswoman
Today, as we gather together for pie baking (pumpkin, apple, and pecan!) and football, we’ll be counting our blessings. From mine to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! pic.twitter.com/KJ439HYRKo
— Chrissy Houlahan (@HoulahanForPa) November 23, 2017
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (Pennsylvania, 6th District)
Mom of two adult daughters with husband, Bart
Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (Arizona, 2nd District)
Mom of four and grandmother of two with husband, Roger Curley
Kicking off the new year…just landed in DC with my family and ready to get to work in the 116th Congress! Can’t think of a better way to start@2019. Happy New Year! #NV03 pic.twitter.com/h5Tw7XzZKy
— Susie Lee (@SusieLeeNV) January 1, 2019
Rep. Susie Lee (Nevada, 3rd District)
Mom of two with husband, Dan
Great to spend time with my daughter this afternoon @Sk8dojo with good friends like @DelegateFowler and the new friends I met in the rink! pic.twitter.com/GB74SToeGW
— Elaine Luria (@ElaineLuriaVA) November 10, 2018
Rep. Elaine Luria (Virginia, 2nd District)
Mom of three with husband, Robert Blondin
You don't stop being a mother when you lose your child. For 17 years I was blessed to share special occasions and life's milestones with my son, Jordan. I know he's guiding me today; I will always honor his memory by advocating to stop senseless #gunviolence#GA06 #EnoughIsEnough pic.twitter.com/I6N8INB41v
— Lucy McBath (@lucymcbath) May 22, 2018
Rep. Lucy McBath (Georgia, 6th District)
Mom of two sons (deceased) with husband, Curtis
My fan club came to see me at the @wvlegislature on the last day of session! Love them to pieces!! pic.twitter.com/5dZPVhBSiB
— Carol Miller (@CarolMillerWV) March 13, 2016
Rep. Carol Miller (West Virginia, 3rd District)
Mom of two sons and grandmother of five with husband, Matt
Can’t imagine a better crew to join me for swearing in! pic.twitter.com/0n4BdhqErp
— Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (@DebbieforFL) January 3, 2019
Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (Florida, 26th District)
Mom of two with husband, Robert Powell
Rep. Ilhan Omar (Minnesota, 5th District)
Mom of three with husband, Ahmed Hirsi, and one of the first two Muslim women in Congress
Rep. Katie Porter (California, 45th District)
Divorced mom of three
Rep. Ayanna Pressley (Massachusetts, 7th District)
Stepmom of one daughter with husband, Conan Harris and Massachusetts’ first black Congresswoman
Sen. Jacky Rosen (Nevada)
Mom of one daughter with husband, Larry
Rep. Kim Schrier (Washington, 8th District)
Mom of one with husband, David
My littlest supporters! 📷 credit to Sujin Seo Photography pic.twitter.com/mQJSuZPvvr
— Elissa Slotkin (@ElissaSlotkin) July 13, 2017
Rep. Elissa Slotkin (Michigan, 8th District)
Stepmom of two with husband, David Moore
Rep. Abigail Spanberger (Virginia, 7th District)
Mom of three daughters with husband, Adam
Rep. Rashida Tlaib (Michigan, 13th District)
Single mom of two sons and one of the first two Muslim women in Congress
Rep. Lori Trahan (Massachusetts, 3rd District)
Mom of two daughters and stepmom of three sons with husband, Dave
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (Virginia, 10th District)
Mom of two sons with husband, Andrew
Rep. Susan Wild (Pennsylvania, 7th District)
Divorced mom of two adult children
It’s amazing to see so many women, let alone moms, representing us on Capitol Hill in this historic Congressional class!
—Keiko Zoll
Featured photo: Nancy Pelosi via Instagram
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