This Week in Women’s Representation: LA’s Next Mayor Will Be a Woman; Ranked-Choice Voting in Maine May Help Elect Back-to-Back Woman Governors

In local news, Los Angeles is set to have a woman as its next mayor. Two candidates, Nithya Raman and Karen Bass, are moving forward, with Bass currently leading at 34 percent and Raman at 29 percent. Further details about women's representation in the area and beyond can be found in the Weekend Reading on Women's Representation compilation. This collection includes stories about women in politics, boards, sports, and entertainment, as well as other fields. For more information on these and other stories, readers can refer to the original source, which provides a broader look at women's representation in the US and around the world.