This week, Republican Debbie Lesko was elected for Arizona’s 8th district, meaning the number of women now in Congress totals a high of 107.

The historic feat includes 78 Democrats and 29 Republicans, constituting 20% of congressional seats for the first time ever.

Under the American system, 84 women (19.3%) will serve as voting members of the House of Representatives – 61 Democrats to 23 Republicans, respectively. Not including the five women who currently serve as non-voting delegates in the House.

Lesko is the second Republican woman elected to Congress in Arizona. The first, Republican Martha McSally, was elected in 2014.

At present, America currently ranks 102nd globally in terms of female representation in the federal legislature.

As a record number of women run for office this November, further change is afoot.

You can read more on the story at Fortune.

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