Education, Skills and Learning

When should a woman have children if she’s thinking about running for office?

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern holds her baby Neve after speaking at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York City, New York, U.S., September 24, 2018. Picture taken September 24, 2018. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri - RC1C335A3E10

Many women who run for political office already have children. Image: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

Ruth Igielnik
Senior Researcher, Pew Research Center
Kim Parker
Director, Social Trends Research, Pew Research Center
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