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Maryland Commission for Women


Women Legislators of Maryland

The Women Legislators of Maryland was established in 1972. It is the oldest women’s legislative caucus in the nation. The Commission for Women partners with the Women Legislators of Maryland on legislative issues and representation projects. Learn more about the Women Legislators of Maryland. View Our 2025 Women in Elected Office Report.

The Maryland Commission for Women, Women Legislators of Maryland, Executive Alliance, Black Girls Vote, Latinos Unidos and the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women are forming a coalition to address women’s underrepresentation in the Maryland Senate. If you are interested in joining our coalition, please contact Brett Jordan.

Progress since 1993- Going Up Then Back Down

Women in Senate History Executive Summary

Maryland Compared to Other Democratic States

With a projected 23% women, maryland would rank 18th of 19 democratic-won states in the 2024 presidential election

Women Who Chaired Maryland Senate

A timeline of all eight women who chaired the Maryland Senate