The results show that people are more likely to express support for female politicians than for male politicians. When female politicians perform well, voters are more likely to support women in the future. Male Candidates Still Receive the VotesDespite people's perceptions of female candidates as more capable, it does not fully translate to the ballot. Many thought that their personal support for female candidates would not be reflected in the rest of society. "To encourage more people to vote for the candidate they believe will do the best job, information campaigns showing widespread trust in female candidates are needed.
