No surprise: Healthcare and warm and fuzzy were the issues. The socio-biology dynamics of the "blue" wave 2018. The new DNC Politburo synthesis over the next two years ought to be interesting to watch, especially top of ticket for 2020.

The TImes’s list fails to acknowledge Katie Hill, of California’s 25th, who ignored smears coming from her opponent’s campaign and won - without going low herself. Though incumbent Steve Knight claimed he was “deeply disturbed” by Trump’s boasts of groping women, he wasn’t disturbed enough to deny Trump his vote in 2016 - and voters in Knight’s district had apparently had enough. Residents of CA-25 will be lucky to be represented by a smart, compassionate woman who will fight for the shared values of all Californians. Congrats, Katie!

Omar replaced Ellison, who did not run. It is a slam-dunk Dem seat. Your graphic implies women taking out men. This was a succession - nothing more.

Congratulations to all these Representatives in their inaugural wins. It's a shame the NYT didn't also include Katie Hill (D) and Young Kim (R), both of California, in this profile. Though their races have yet to be called officially, their margins at present strongly indicate that they will eventually be declared the victors.

So - if my math is correct - female representation grew from 113 to 117 (Both Houses and Governorships) This was reported earlier this week by the NYT. WOW! A whole 3%. What am I missing?

I am framing the picture of all the new women Congressional reps and hanging it on the wall, right next to the picture of Robert Mueller. I wish them all success as they infuse their intelligence, energy and fresh ideas into the chaotic snake pit which Congress has become.

Ok, more women ran and won, that is good. However NY Times, it is a delicate balance. Don't continue in your general identity obsessed obsession for the last two yrs. that helped elect the ego maniac demagogue Trump. I don't want to see faces of men or women. I want to see faces of qualified people who can get the job done. Most Americans including women hate identity politics.

And these women are any different than Nancy Pelosi? Ugh.. likely not. See: What difference does it really make?

Why the endless focus on identity politics? Can't we just focus on who are good politicians and not judge people based on genitalia and skin color? Remember "content of their character..."?

It all started with the Women's March on Washington...this is so exciting...we've have most certainly come a long way!!!! Couldn't be prouder of each and every one!!!

This article really needs a simple chart of women in the US House over time, something like this one (https://imgur.com/a/3SV0XiY). As it stands you have to more or less buy the article's claims that a) this year is exceptional and b) it is most like 1992 -- but a simple graph would make those claims obvious to the reader.

Given how the elections played out, I'm feeling a bit like Princess Leia and see these women as Obi-Wan. "Help us women, you are only hope!" No points for guessing who the empire is.

Very inspiring! These energized, talented women, from different walks of life, stepped to the plate for the right reasons. They bring more equal representation and a new set of potential leaders. Congratulations to the communities across the U.S. who have chosen representatives who will hard work on their behalf.

Thank you for this beautiful explication of news that the number of women in the House of Representatives had reached the number 100. As a proponent of the Woman's Liberation movement or feminism or the Equal Rights Ammendment-whatever you want to call it: now in 2018-19 alas the Pink Wave is very real. And what does gender got to do with it? Women are very different in design than men as thinkers and doers. Since reading today's NY Times thus far I know some people have regained hope for this country's future.

Thank you NYTimes. Of course the giant increase and diversity of women in the House and governorships is a wonderful news story for which we women in America are immensely proud. And we are just getting started. But journalists, Lu ad Collins, did such an amazing job on the text and and supporting fluid graphics. The facts of this truly historic news story are celebrated with the flare it so rightly deserves. I read it many times and sent it to my entire family. Great Job NY Times!

What in the world does gender have to do with our Great Expectations? It's a tale of two genders, and a culture that prefers the best of times and is getting more and more of the worst of times. Women in politics can't cure this malady any better than the men can....OK, maybe a little. Mostly though, it's the women in the homes and families that will make the greater, more needed difference. Laws change little. Culture changes more. Vive les femmes et les enfants!