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Though women are running in and winning political races throughout the country, some who seek office say their gender can present challenges — but advantages as well. Women get closer to equal political footing with men each election year, said Robert Schmuhl, a professor of American studies at the University of Notre Dame.

Although the state went blue for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama, incumbent Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels was able to win a second term.

On the heels of a first term in which he saw the state's budget balanced and transportation funding increased, Republican incumbent Gov. Mitch Daniels is seeking re-election. Democratic nominee Jill Long Thompson and Libertarian challenger Andrew Horning are also looking to win.

Speaking separately the three candidates vying for governor spoke to a statewide radio audience Monday night. major issues included jobs, education and privatization.