Democrats continue efforts to field women candidates for Congress . Yet of 234 Republican members , only 19 are women . Women comprise 8 % of Republican House membership ; 29 % of Democratic membership . Martha McSally , a fighter pilot who flew combat patrols , is running for Gabby Giffords ' old seat . Top female recruiter says her party does n't need special project to attract women .
Democrats continue efforts to field women candidates for Congress . Women comprise 8 % of Republican House membership ; 29 % of Democratic membership . Martha McSally , a fighter pilot who flew combat patrols , is running for Gabby Giffords ' old seat . Top female recruiter says her party does n't need special project to attract women .