Carly Fiorina

For the first time in U.S. history, women are now the majority of the workforce. It’s all part of a pattern, says Hanna Rosin, contributing editor for The Atlantic Monthly. In our post-industrial society, says Rosin, women are better suited to succeed.

We take a closer look at races across the country and discuss overall voter sentiment in the races across the country. Guests: The New York Times’ Jeff Zeleny and KQED’s John Myers.

For election results from Arkansas and California, Michael Hibblen from KUAR in Little Rock, Ark. reports. In California, Bruce Cain, a professor of political science at U.C. Berkeley, gives analysis.

America is 84th in the world for the number of women in office. While Hillary Clinton’s bid for the White House may have ended, it has invigorated women throughout the nation to seek a place in elected office. The Takeaway talks to political guru Andrea Bernstein about how more women are throwing their hats into the political ring.