Quotas for Male Democrats

A gender-equity rule in Pennsylvania nixes women who won more votes.

Pennsylvania Democrats have long complained that women are under-represented in state politics. But last month they turned away two women who won election to the Democratic State Committee, giving the positions to men who garnered fewer votes. Believe it or not, Democrats are justifying this decision in the name of gender equity.

The committee members set the party platform, endorse candidates and develop election strategies throughout the Keystone State. They also raise money and decide how much financial support individual...