Republican women hold a significant presence in various government offices across the United States. They represent a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds, contributing to the political landscape at both the federal and state levels.
In the 118th Congress (2023-2025), there are 34 Republican women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, making up 15% of the Republican caucus. They represent a variety of states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
In the U.S. Senate, there are 9 Republican women, accounting for 18% of the Republican caucus. They represent the states of Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Utah.
In addition to their presence in Congress, Republican women hold prominent positions in state governments across the country. As of October 2023, there are 2 Republican female governors: Kim Reynolds of Iowa and Kristi Noem of South Dakota. Additionally, 13 Republican women serve as lieutenant governors in their respective states.
The increasing representation of Republican women in office reflects the growing diversity within the Republican Party and the broader political landscape. Their contributions and perspectives continue to shape the political discourse and decision-making processes at various levels of government.
As of December 4, 2023, there are 34 Republican women serving in the U.S. House of Representatives and 9 Republican women serving in the U.S. Senate. This represents 15.5% of all Republican members of Congress.
Here is a list of the Republican women in the U.S. House of Representatives:
- Lauren Boebert (CO-3)
- Lisa McClain (MI-10)
- Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)Greene, the representative for Georgia’s 14th congressional district, is a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) (currently not in office )
- Ann Wagner (MO-8)
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5)McMorris Rodgers, the representative for Washington’s 5th congressional district, is the ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Elise Stefanik (NY-21)Stefanik, the representative for New York’s 21st congressional district, is the House Republican Conference Chair.
- Nancy Mace (SC-1)Mace, the representative for South Carolina’s 1st congressional district, is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Michelle Steel (CA-48)
- Young Kim (CA-39)
- Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)
- Ashley Hinson (IA-1)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1)
- Stephanie Bice (OK-5)
- Valerie Vazquez (TX-28)
- Kat Cammack (FL-3)Cammack, the representative for Florida’s 3rd congressional district, is a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- María Salazar (FL-27)
- Yvette Herrell (NM-2)
- Debbie Lesko (AZ-8)Lesko, the representative for Arizona’s 8th congressional district, is a member of the House Judiciary Committee.
- Diana Harshbarger (TN-1)
- Vanna Vedder (NV-3)
- Julia Letlow (LA-5)
- Liz Cheney (Wyoming): Cheney, the representative for Wyoming’s at-large congressional district, is a member of the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack.
- Virginia Foxx (North Carolina)Foxx, the representative for North Carolina’s 5th congressional district, is the ranking member of the House Committee on Education and Labor
- . Kay Granger (Texas): Granger, the representative for Texas’s 12th congressional district, is the ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee.
Here is a list of the Republican women currently serving in the U.S. Senate:
- Marsha Blackburn (TN)Blackburn, the senior senator from Tennessee, is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- Cynthia Lummis (WY)Lummis, the junior senator from Wyoming, is a member of the Senate Banking Committee.
- Cindy Hyde-Smith (MS)Hyde-Smith, the junior senator from Mississippi, is a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.
- Joni Ernst (IA)Ernst, the junior senator from Iowa, is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
- Deb Fischer (NE)Fischer, the junior senator from Nebraska, is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
- Susan Collins (ME)Collins, the senior senator from Maine, is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee.
- Lisa Murkowski (AK)Murkowski, the senior senator from Alaska, is the chairwoman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
- Katie Boyd Britt from Alabama,
- Martha McSally from Arizona,
- Shelley Moore Capito (West Virginia): Capito, the senior senator from West Virginia, is the chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
