Although the number of women in office has increased since the 2016 election,
this trend was seen only at the national level, and the number of women running in state and local races declined
considerably.
women's representation is still far below their percentage in the population and lags
behind other nations.
women's activism has declined since the election of President Trump.
there was backlash in 2018 resulting in fewer women than ever being elected to the U.S. Congress.