congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
ˈkäŋ-(g)rəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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The New York congresswoman's numbers outpace traditional power players such as California Governor Gavin Newsom—who polled at 15.8 percent—and former Vice President Kamala Harris, who polled at 14.5 percent.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Much of the congresswoman’s windfall came within the first three months of 2025.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
Who is on the chopping block? Republicans would love to flip the seat held by Toledo Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the nation's longest-serving congresswoman.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The congresswoman loaned her campaign $700,000 ahead of last year’s primary.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Much of the congresswoman’s windfall came within the first three months of 2025.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
Who is on the chopping block? Republicans would love to flip the seat held by Toledo Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the nation's longest-serving congresswoman.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 17 July 2025
The congresswoman loaned her campaign $700,000 ahead of last year’s primary.
—Brittany Carloni, IndyStar, 17 July 2025
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“Congresswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congresswoman. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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congresswoman
noun
con·gress·wom·an
-ˌwu̇m-ən
: a woman who is a member of a congress
especially
: a woman who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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