Tracking Women’s Political Representation Across the United States
For over a decade, RepresentWomen’s Gender Parity Index (GPI) has measured progress toward gender‑balanced governance in all 50 states. Explore the latest scores, see how your state ranks, and learn what it will take to achieve true parity.
Since 2013, the GPI has provided an annual snapshot of women’s political representation across national, state, and local offices. Each state receives a score (0–100), a letter grade, and a ranking to track progress over time.
Now in its 12th year, the GPI shows a clear truth: progress is slow, uneven, and easily reversed without intentional reforms. No state has reached “perfect parity,” and women — especially women of color — remain underrepresented at every level.
This page serves as your hub for the latest GPI findings, past reports, and resources to bring the conversation to your community.
Why the GPI matters (at a glance)
The numbers below show the gap — and the systems solutions that move the needle.
2025 Gender Parity Index Map
How did your state score on the GPI? Check the map below to track your state's progress.
Key Findings
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Looking Back: The Launch of the GPI in 2013
The Gender Parity Index was first introduced in 2013 at an NYU panel moderated by RepresentWomen’s founder, Cynthia Richie Terrell. More than a decade later, the concerns raised then remain urgent today — underscoring the consistency, longevity, and continued relevance of the GPI.
Listen in to learn how the Gender Parity Index began — and how its origins continue to shape the data behind today’s 2025 report.
Explore Past Gender Parity Index Reports
The Gender Parity Index has been tracking women’s representation across the United States for over a decade. Each year builds on the last, offering a clearer picture of where progress is happening — and where barriers remain.
Check out the most recent past editions below to see how the conversation has evolved leading up to the 2025 report.
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