A record number of female veterans — four — were elected to the House, all Democrats. That’s particularly concerning for military veterans who know what’s at stake in combat. Of the military veterans who ran for the House, 12 were women, the highest number ever. In all, seven female veterans will serve in the next Congress, up from four. “I sure hope I get to make history,” Houlahan said cautiously, when asked about her candidacy and the influence female veterans could have on Washington.

Source: National Post December 29, 2018 14:01 UTC