WalletHub recently ranked Utah as the fourth best state to live in based on various indicators, but the state falls behind in gender equity in elected positions. To track the progress of women in politics, Utah State University’s Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) has been reporting on the status of women in politics since 2014.
The latest research brief, “The Status of Women in Utah Politics: A 2025 Update,” revealed that while there have been improvements in some areas, there is still a long way to go in achieving gender parity in political leadership in Utah. For example, only 16.7% of Utah’s congressional delegation is female, compared to 28.4% nationally. Additionally, 29.8% of Utah State legislators are women, and only 20.5% of county commission and council seats are held by women.
On a more positive note, Utah now has two women serving in Statewide Executive Offices, making up 40% of the seats, compared to 31.6% nationally. The number of women mayors in Utah has also increased, with 22.9% of mayors being women.
However, there is still work to be done, with 50 cities in Utah having no elected women on their city councils, and only three out of four of the state’s largest cities being led by women mayors.
Susan Madsen, UWLP director, emphasized the importance of increasing female representation in government to better serve all residents and improve communities. The research brief was co-authored by Corinne Clarkson, a UWLP research associate.
For more information and to read the full report, visit the UWLP website.
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