More Women Can Run: Gender and Pathways to the State LegislaturesWomen remain dramatically underrepresented in elective office, including in entry level political offices. While they enjoy the freedom to stand for office and therefore have an equal legal footing with men, this persistent gender imbalance raises pressing questions about democratic legitimacy, the inclusivity of American politics, and the quality of political representation. The reasons for women's underrepresentation remain the subject of much