1. Twenty-nine women have been or are currently serving as the governor of a U.S. state, including two in an acting capacity, and three more are expected to become governor in early 2009. Currently, 11 states have women Governors. A total of 26 states have never had a female governor.
2. Of the 7,362 current members of state legislatures, 22.3% (1,647) are women and 4% (298) are women of color.
