Congress Diversifies With Influx of New Members Elected in 2020

The incoming Congress will reflect an increasingly diversified nation, with record numbers of women and gay and lesbian members, as well as more ethnic and racial minorities.

When they arrive in January, the House freshman class will include the first openly gay members who are Black and the first female lawmakers of Korean descent with full voting privileges. The chamber will have at least 121 women, compared to 105 in the current Congress, according to unofficial figures compiled by the House Press Gallery. The numbers include delegates from territories and the District of Columbia who have limited voting privileges on ...