An experiment in which two congressional candidates' credentials were presented to a sample of respondents found that Republican respondents were least likely to say they would vote for a

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Research has shown that biases based on gender and family roles can influence perceptions of political candidates. In this context, Republican respondents might be more influenced by traditional gender roles, leading them to be less likely to support a mother with young children, possibly due to perceived conflicts between motherhood and the demands of a political office.

An Experiment in Which Two Congressional Candidates' Credentials Were Presented