Women Are Shaping This Election — Why Is the Media Missing It?

As we reflect on the media coverage of this election season, it’s clear that mainstream outlets have zeroed in on the usual suspects — the Trump show, the scandals, the sound bites. But what if, in all the noise, they’re missing the most profound trend shaping the future of our country? This election isn’t about any single candidate; it’s about the unstoppable force of women voters, mobilized, energized, and leading in ways we haven’t seen in recent history.

Just look at the numbers. Early voting data reveals that women are turning out in droves. The latest figures show that 54% of mail-in and early in-person voters nationally are women, compared to 44% men. This groundswell isn’t just in one or two states; it’s nationwide, and it’s building momentum each day. The states that could swing this election — Michigan, Pennsylvania, Arizona, North Carolina, and Georgia — are seeing women lead the charge in early voting numbers.

But it’s not just about who’s showing up. It’s about why they’re showing up. This year, women have a lot on the line. With Roe v. Wade now in the hands of state legislatures, women are voting with a sense of urgency. In key battleground states, reproductive rights are literally on the ballot, and for many, this is personal. It’s not a side issue; it’s a central, driving force, shaping how women vote.

Let’s not forget, either, the unprecedented possibility of electing the first female president of the United States. For millions of women, this is more than symbolic; it represents the culmination of decades of work, struggle, and progress. Women see themselves, their voices, and their rights on the line this election, and they’re turning out in response.

So, where is the coverage? Why are we not seeing front-page stories celebrating the unprecedented engagement and mobilization of women this election season? Is there a deeper bias at play — a blind spot toward the role women are playing? The media’s fixation on certain candidates and personalities is overlooking a movement that could redefine American politics.

Let’s make it clear: this election is not just about any single candidate. It’s about the women who are voting in record numbers, the policies that directly impact their lives, and the change they’re driving across the country. And while the media might be missing it, we’re here to recognize it.

This year, women are shaping the outcome of the election — and it’s time we start paying attention.

Sources:

•Daily Mail: Women lead early voting trends

•Newsweek: The surge of women voters