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As of January 2026, women’s political influence is rising, marked by major November wins for women in Virginia, Michigan, Minnesota, Georgia, and New Jersey. Yet that growing power now collides with shrinking federal safeguards for fair representation. The Voting Rights Act faces renewed Supreme Court challenges, as states advance redistricting and voter ID laws. Together, these shifts could reshape access and representation ahead of the 2026 elections.
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