Historic: More Than 40 Women Expected To Contest General Election

The number of women expected to seek election to the House of Representatives has reached an all time high.

More than 40 women will be contesting the September 3 General Election.

It’s the highest number of women to ever seek a seat in the Parliament.

Gender specialist, Dr Nadeen Spence says while the number of female representatives is to be celebrated, there’s still a concern that women are being placed in seats they cannot win.

The governing JLP is expected to put forward 19 women on its slate of 63 parliamentary candidates.

This is approximately 30 percent of its total slate.

The Opposition PNP is expected to nominate 22 women, representing 35 percent of their slate.

Dr Spence says another challenge women face is being asked to run against strong incumbents.

Meanwhile, Dr Spence says there’s still room for more women in politics.

Dr Nadeen Spence, Gender specialist.