LINCOLN- Earlier last month, Nebraska voters elected a record number of women to the Nebraska Legislature, with women holding more than a third of the state's 49 seats. Around 37% of the Legislature is now composed of women, with nine Republicans and nine Democrats serving in the body.

Three women were added to the Legislature this year, including Republicans Christy Armendariz, Jana Hughes, and Teresa Ibach, and Democrats Jane Raybould and Danielle Conrad. State Sen. Julie Slama said she was very pleased to see "conservative Republican women" running for office and being elected to the Legislature.

Jane Raybould was happy with the change too, stating, "It's incredibly exciting to be serving with all these strong, amazing, smart, savvy women. It's a little bit different perspective that we bring." This new record follows national trends, with around 32% of all state lawmakers being women.

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