Barbara Burrell presents a comprehensive comparative examination of men's and women s candidacies for the U.S. House of Representatives in elections from 1994 through 2012. Analyzing extensive data sets on all major party candidates for 10 elections covering candidate status, party affiliation, fund-raising, candidate background variables, votes obtained, and success rates for both primary and general elections Burrell finds little evidence of categorical discrimination against women candidates. Women compete equally with men and often outpace them in raising money, gaining interest group and...