Dr. Mary-Kate Lizotte is an expert in political behavior and the implications of gender differences in public opinion. Her research interests include political behavior and gender and public opinion. Much of her work is concerned with the origins and implications of gender differences in public opinion, often referred to as "gender gaps." In addition to her work on public opinion, she also has published research on the gender gap in voting, political knowledge, and party identification. We discuss why more women don't hold elected office, and what she expects to see in this year's gubernatorial race.