Kamala Harris’s campaign banked on strong support from women voters, but preliminary exit polls indicate a crucial shortfall. While the majority of women supported her, their backing did not reach the historic margins needed to secure a victory. Notably, Harris saw a 10-point drop among Latino women and failed to attract non-college educated women, who largely favored Donald Trump. Despite prioritizing reproductive rights in her messaging, the anticipated enthusiasm among women voters did not materialize, signaling challenges for the Democrats moving forward.