Which one of the following demographic has seen the most significant increase in political representation in elected office since 1970?
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The answer is women. Since 1970, the number of women in elected office has increased significantly. In the United States, the number of women in Congress has increased from 2 in 1970 to 127 in 2020. The number of women in state legislatures has also increased from 4.5% in 1971 to 28.9% in 2020.