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​The Wisconsin Women's Council conducts research on the status of women in Wisconsin, hosts programs, and produces publications, resource materials and factsheets on social and policy issues affecting women and girls. 


2021 Facsheets
 Women in State & 
Local Elected Office 

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Since 2005, the Women's Council has tracked and published statistics on women in state and local elected off​ices in Wisconsin, including post-election fact sheets updating data on Women the in the Wisconsin Legislature.  Past reports and factsheets are available on the Council's website under the Publications Tab above.


Timeline of women in elected office in Wisconsin state government, including the first women elected to the State Legislature (1925), first female Lieutenant Governor (2001), and first Latina elected to the Legislature (2011). Watch for the 2021 Update, coming soon. ​



MUST SEE!

Women's Council's 25th Anniversary Tribute Video


PUBLICATIONS, 2009-PRESENT

 Business Ownership 

 Demographics (General) 

 Education 

 Elected Office 

Legislature​​


​Judiciary

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Local Government


Reports and Articles

Elected Office data prior to 2010 available by request. ​

 Financial Literacy 

Free printed copies of the brochures and bookmarks available on request (based on availability)

 Leadership (see also Elected Office) 

 Labor Force and Employment  

 Status of Women & Girls (Other) 

 Women's Council History 


Council publications prior to 2009 are available by contacting the Women's Council or from the Wisconsin State Archives.  

To inquire about the potential availability updated information on archival publications and factsheets, contact the Women's Council at womenscouncil@wisconsin.gov. 

​DISCLAIMER:  Data contained in Women's Council publications, including Fast Facts, has been produced and processed from sources believed to be reliable. The State of Wisconsin and the Women’s Council provide this information on an "as is" basis. All warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose, freedom from contamination by computer viruses and non-infringement of proprietary rights are disclaimed. The State of Wisconsin and  the Women’s Council do not evaluate, recommend or endorse organizations included in any list of resources or experts.  Inclusion in such a list does not constitute an endorsement of an organization or its products, nor should exclusion constitute disapproval.  
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