US EditionAs female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male
- South Dakota's Constitution refers to the governor as a 'he,' despite Kristi Noem being the first female governor, as noted by Noem herself.
- Voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to change gendered language, which would have included nonbinary individuals, according to Republican State Sen. Erin Tobin.
- A record 13 women served as governors this year, but most states have not updated their constitutions to reflect women's political rise, as reported by the Center for American Women and Politics.
- Noem has opposed gender transitions and signed bills limiting transgender rights, while some state representatives support traditional gender references, as stated by State Rep. Brandei Schaefbauer.
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As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male
PHOENIX (AP) — South Dakota’s constitution refers to the governor as a “he.”But for the past six years, the governor was a “she” — Kristi Noem, the first
As Female Representation Reaches Record Levels Among States, Constitutions Still Presume Officials are Male
PHOENIX — South Dakota’s constitution currently refers to the governor using male pronouns. However, for the past six years, the state has been led by Kristi Noem, the first female governor. Recently, Noem proposed a constitutional amendment to replace the gendered language, but voters rejected this measure during the 2024 general election. The amendment aimed to create inclusivity for nonbinary individuals as well. This struggle is not unique t…
As Female Representation Hits New Highs Among States Constitutions Still Assume Officials Are Male : The Africa
South Dakota`s constitution refers to the governor as a "he." But for the past six years, the governor was a `she" - Kristi Noem, the first female to hold the position there. The conservative Republ
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