Hi, women did great last night but...

Who run the states? No Images? Click here       By Emily Peck We need more female governors Americans elected a record number of women to Congress on Tuesday. But in the nation’s gubernatorial offices, the picture is more complicated and less encouraging. Last night, women picked up three more governorships than they had going in. But the number of female governors is still tiny: There are now nine women set to run states, tying the previous record set in 2004. Though it’s possible that Democrat Stacey Abrams will ultimately prevail in her bid for the governor’s seat in Georgia, the number of women running states will still be small. So what gives? I explain in my piece today, but you probably already have an inkling... READ MORE You can follow me on Twitter @EmilyRPeck      Good Reads: 12 People Who Made History In The 2018 Elections The Youngest Woman Ever Elected To Congress Teachers Are Serving As First Responders To The Opioid Crisis       HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which explains how your data is used and shared. Learn More. The reality of being a woman — by the numbers. Like what you see? Share it with a friend. Did someone forward this email? Subscribe here. Can't get enough? Check out The Good Life. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe