Differences between men and women in politics

By: Allison Hoff

Posted: Mar 27, 2023 11:56 PM EDT

NOW: Differences between men and women in politics

SOUTH BEND, Ind.- Women remain a minority in Congress and elected office nationwide.

ABC57 spoke with women in Michiana to get their take on how significant this issue is to them.

Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, a professor of political science at IUSB, said there is a much larger barrier, including recruitment of strong female candidates, and the power of incumbency.