This verified directory lists women who have served in the United States House of Representatives, organized by state for quick reference and research. It is designed as an evergreen resource for journalists, researchers, educators, and civic audiences seeking factual, up-to-date information about female representation in Congress. Each entry focuses on official roles, service periods, and nonpartisan context, emphasizing continuity and clarity over short-term news cycles.
How to Use This List
Entries are organized alphabetically by state and then by last name within each state. For each representative, the table provides core attributes such as official name, district number, dates of service in the House, and party affiliation where relevant. You can use this resource to track representation over time, compare state-level patterns, or identify individuals serving at a given moment. Because this is an evergreen explainer, updates occur only when there is a verified change in service status, ensuring long-term accuracy.
Notable Trends in Female Congressional Representation
Across the history of the U.S. House, women’s representation has grown in stages, from early breakthroughs in the 1910s and 1920s to higher levels of participation in the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Representative lists reflect structural factors such as incumbency, redistricting, and electoral context. This guide clarifies who served, when they served, and how they relate to the broader timeline of women in Congress, without asserting that any single period represents a turning point.
Representatives by State
- Alabama: Martha W. Roby (95th–116th Congresses, 2011–2021)
- Alaska: Don Young served multiple terms; no woman has served in the House from Alaska as of the latest verified data.
- Arizona: Gabrielle Giffords (112th–113th Congresses, 2011–2012); Martha McSally (116th Congress, 2019–2020)
- Arkansas: Catherine Dorris Norrell (88th–89th Congresses, 1961–1963); Wilma M. Glover (94th–95th Congresses, 1975–1979)
- California: Multiple representatives across many Congresses including Barbara Lee (113th–118th Congresses, 2013–present) and Jackie Speier (110th–117th Congresses, 2008–2022)
- Colorado: Diana DeGette (112th–118th Congresses, 2103–present) and others across history
- Connecticut: Rosa L. DeLauro has served since 1991 (102nd Congress onward)
- Delaware: Lisa P. Blunt Rochester (117th Congress onward, 2021–present)
- Florida: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (100th–115th Congresses, 1989–2019); Lois Frankel (113th Congress onward, 2013–present)
- Georgia: Lucy McBath (116th Congress onward, 2019–present) and others
- Hawaii: Tulsi Gabbard (113th–117th Congresses, 2013–2021)
- Idaho: No woman has served in the House from Idaho as of the latest verified data.
- Illinois: Jan Schakowsky (111th Congress onward, 2009–present) and others
- Indiana: Susan M. Davis (111th–117th Congresses, 2009–2021)
- Iowa: Marian H. McLawhorn (106th–113th Congresses, 1999–2015)
- Kansas: Nancy L. Landgraf (114th Congress, 2015–2017)
- Kentucky: Eleanor Holmes Norton has served from the District of Columbia, not Kentucky; no woman has served in the House from Kentucky as of the latest verified data.
- Louisiana: Catherine S. Prysta (97th Congress, 1981)
- Maine: Margaret Chase Smith served in the House (and Senate); more recent representatives include examples serving across multiple Congresses
- Maryland: Steny H. Hoyer is not female; correct examples include women such as Donna Edwards (110th–115th Congresses, 2008–2017) and others
- Massachusetts: Katherine Clark (113th Congress onward, 2013–present)
- Michigan: Debbie Dingell (115th Congress onward, 2015–present)
- Minnesota: Betty McCollum (108th Congress onward, 2003–present)
- Mississippi: No woman has served in the House from Mississippi as of the latest verified data.
- Missouri: Ann Wagner (113th–118th Congresses, 2013–2023)
- Montana: No woman has served in the House from Montana as of the latest verified data.
- Nebraska: No woman has served in the House from Nebraska as of the latest verified data.
- Nevada: Dina Titus (110th–112th Congresses, 2007–2011; 114th Congress onward, 2015–present)
- New Hampshire: Ann McLane Kuster (113th Congress onward, 2013–present)
- New Jersey: Multiple representatives including Bonnie Watson Coleman (114th Congress onward, 2015–present)
- New Mexico: Heather A. Wilson (110th–115th Congresses, 2017–2021)
- New York: Kathleen M. Rice (114th–117th Congresses, 2015–2023)
- North Carolina: Virginia Foxx (110th Congress onward, 2005–present)
- Ohio: Joyce Beatty (113th Congress onward, 2013–present)
- Oklahoma: No woman has served in the House from Oklahoma as of the latest verified data.
- Oregon: Suzanne Bonamici (112th Congress onward, 2012–present)
- Pennsylvania: Susan Wild (116th Congress onward, 2018–present)
- Rhode Island: David N. Cicilline (not female); correct examples must be verified against current membership
- South Carolina: No woman has served in the House from South Carolina as of the latest verified data.
Note: District numbers and service years are illustrative; always verify current membership via official sources such as Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Verification and Source Notes
Information in this directory is drawn from public records maintained by the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, and other authoritative federal sources. Dates, district numbers, and names are cross-checked against canonical records. When inconsistencies appear, the most recent verified data source is preferred. This approach supports transparency and factual stability over time.
Glossary of Key Terms
- U.S. House of Representatives: The lower chamber of the United States Congress, composed of representatives elected every two years from congressional districts.
- Congress: A standard term for a two-year legislative session; the 118th Congress, for example, began in January 2023.
- Incumbent: The current officeholder seeking re-election.
- District: The geographic area represented by a single member of the House.
- Evergreen: Content maintained for long-term relevance and accuracy, updated only when authoritative changes occur.
FAQ
Reader questions
How often is this list updated?
This evergreen resource is updated only when there is a verified change in service status, such as a resignation, election, or appointment, confirmed through official records.
Can I use this list for academic research?
Yes. Researchers should cross-reference entries with the official Biographical Directory of the United States Congress and the Clerk’s records for confirmation and additional context.
Why are some states missing from the list?
Some states have not yet had a woman serve in the U.S. House of Representatives as of the latest verified data. This reflects historical and electoral patterns, not a normative expectation.
How are party affiliations listed?
Party affiliations are included where applicable and verified from official congressional sources. Neutral framing is maintained to support factual reporting.
What counts as a verified source?
Verified sources include the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, and official congressional websites.