Rutgers University study finds GOP women struggle to win primaries . Former Miss America and Ivy Leaguer Carly Fiorina is the only woman in a field of 16 Republican candidates for U.S. Senate from New Jersey. Some Republican women the blame primary system , a lack of support as problems in GOP elections . `` The net effect of their efforts is reflected in their results . A more open primary system could help more Republican women run , get elected to office .
Rutgers University study finds GOP women struggle to win primaries . Former Miss America and Ivy Leaguer Carly Fiorina is the only woman in a field of 16 Republican candidates for U.S. Senate from New Jersey. Some Republican women the blame primary system , a lack of support as problems in GOP elections . A more open primary system could help more Republican women run , get elected to office .