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Voters Usher in a Record 20 Female Senators: Who Are They?

Pantsuits are about to have a fashion moment.Last night’s election ushered in several female senators, bringing the number of female representatives in the Senate to a historical high of 20, or one in five senators. Though we still have some ways to go until women are truly represented in Congress–that would be around 50 senators and 218 House representatives–there are other encouraging numbers.Want More?How the Next President Could Close the Wage GapWhat Obama’s Win Means for Your WalletHow Would Legalizing Gay Marriage Affect the Economy?For example, about half of the Senate races had a viable female candidate. And New Hampshire is waving the females-rock flag: Next term, both senators, both House representatives and the governor will all be women. Plus, the House will have at least 77 Congresswomen next year (its previous female representative record was 73), and that number could rise; as of this writing, several races were too close to call.Get to know the Senate women who will be...

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  1. Full episode: 'Red Eye' 8/22/12

    Michael Moynihan, Patti Ann Browne, Joe DeVito on Todd Akin's decision to continue Senate race

  2. Rep. Akin Ignores Calls to Drop out of Senate Race

    Psychologist Dr. Jeff Gardere and Psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig on the psychology behind the recent controversial comments by Rep . Todd Akin and V.P. Joe Biden.

  3. Palin's take: The politics of 'legitimate rape'

    Former vice presidential candidate takes on the controversy surrounding Rep . Todd Akin's comments and how they could impact the 2012 presidential race

  4. Democrats hit GOP over Rep. Akin's 'rape' comments

    Alan Colmes and Monica Crowley debate the controversy over Rep . Todd Akin's controversial comments on rape

  5. Rep. Akin’s Impact on the GOP, Romney Campaign

    FNC political analyst Doug Schoen and FNC contributor Pat Caddell on how Rep . Todd Akin ’s comments will affect the Republican Party as well as Romney’s campaign and whether Biden has become a liability to Obama’s campaign.

  6. More outrage over Congressman Todd Akin ’s rape comments

    T.J. McCormack & Carmen Segarraon whether GOP nominee should resign from Missouri senate race

  7. Rep . Todd Akin Apologizes for Rape Comment

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  8. Surprise: Obama Makes Media Appearance

    President Barack Obama slammed Republicans over taxes and women's rights on Monday in a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room that was meant to underc...

  9. Tea Party-backed candidate wins Mo. primary in upset

    Todd Akin (R) comments on victory

  10. Congressman slams WH for misquoting student loan remarks

    Rep . Todd Akin responds

  11. Rep. Akin: U.S. Debt Bigger Problem Than Most Realize

    Rep . Todd Akin (R-MO) on Rick Santorum's plans to cut the national debt, plus why action needs to be taken immediately to curb spending.

  12. Amid Dueling Debt Plans, Obama to Address Nation

    Top U.S. lawmakers dueled with diverging debt plans on Monday that offered little compromise and raised the threat of a ratings downgrade and national default as Pre...

  1. Factbox: Quotes from the 2012 election

    Americans re-elected Democratic President Barack Obama on Tuesday after a tightly contested race against Republican Mitt Romney. Below are some comments made by cand...

  2. Factbox: Quotes from the 2012 U.S. election

    Americans re-elected Democrat Barack Obama as president on Tuesday after a tightly contested race against Republican Mitt Romney. Below are some comments made by can...

  3. The state of the Missouri Senate race

    Todd Akin trying to defeat incumbent Claire McCaskill

  4. Rep . Todd Akin : The Support Has Been Very Strong

    Rep . Todd Akin , (R-Mo.), on his campaign and efforts to turn the economy around.

  5. Todd Akin Reacts to Latest Poll Numbers on Missouri Senate Race

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  6. Exclusive: Rep . Todd Akin on 'Your World'

    Senate candidate on his race in Missouri

  7. Huckabee: Focus Should Be on Claire McCaskill’s Record, Not One Comment Todd Akin Made

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