Us state makes history of the two-third gender rule

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While Kenya had one of the most rational debates over the two-third gender rule and even had to postpone the motion in fear of heat, US known for breaking political records for quite some time now has gone ahead and made the history.

Nevada has become the first state in the US with a female-majority legislature, where women hold 51% of seats.

On Tuesday, Democrats Rochelle Nguyen and Beatrice Duran were appointed to the assembly, replacing lawmakers who had moved on from their posts.

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Beatrice Duran, left, and Rochelle Nguyen

Of Nevada’s 63 legislative seats, 32 are now filled by women.

The historic moment follows an election season that saw an unprecedented number of women win congressional seats.

Former Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton tweeted about the milestone, saying: “Let’s make it the first of many.”

Before the last month’s mid-term elections, 38% of Nevada’s legislative seats were held by women.

Women won seats during the mid-terms, but secured the majority only with Tuesday’s appointments.

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In the assembly, women have a majority with 23 of 42 assembly seats. In the Senate, women hold nine of 21 seats.

Ms Nguyen, a criminal defence lawyer, replaced Chris Brooks, who won a Senate seat in November. Ms Duran, a union grievance specialist, replaced Olivia Diaz who is running for a Las Vegas city council seat.

Both received unanimous appointments.They will both be a part of a Democratic super majority in the assembly, with the party holding 29 of 42 seats.

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Ms Duran told the Associated Press that the milestone was “a great victory” for women; Ms Nguyen said it was “fantastic”.

Nevada now has the highest percentage of female lawmakers, ever, nationwide, at 47.6%. The state’s Supreme Court is also female-led.

Do you believe Kenya can achieve this similar goal eventually?

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