Republican women are getting fewer shots in safe red seats (again)

Share of total primary winners who are women, in 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries for U.S. House and U.S. Senate held through June 30, sorted by Cook Political Report race rating

For all 2026 congressional primaries through June 30. Excludes governors races. Winning a primary is defined as winning a partisan primary or advancing to the general election. In California, the top two primary finishers, regardless of party, advance to the general election. Reflects Cook Political Report race ratings as of July 23, 2026.
Source: Center for American Women and Politics, Cook Political Report, news reports, state election results