US midterms: Women candidates could make history
At all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
According to DW, at all levels of US politics, women are underrepresented — but they may win some historic victories in the midterms on November 3.
The US is holding Congress and state governors elections.
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