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Parents and politics: Moms of minor children now serve in all 50 state legislatures
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway The foundation has confirmed that all 50 state legislatures have a mother of a minor child serving as a lawmaker.
A milestone has been reached in state legislatures across the country. Every state now has at least one lawmaker who is a mother of a minor child. This information is according to the Vote Mama Foundation.
The foundation has confirmed that all 50 state legislatures have a mother of a minor child serving as a lawmaker. This development marks a significant change in the composition of state legislatures. Further details about this achievement can be found through the Vote Mama Foundation, which has been tracking this information.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: KTXS (ABC 12) Abilene News Reading time: 1 min
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