NEW : As one of the first four female lawmakers ever elected to Kuwait 's parliament , Aseel al-Awadhi knows she has a tough road ahead in the conservative Gulf state 's male-dominated legislature . Elected female lawmaker says election shows support for female politicians . Women pick up four seats in parliament for first time ever in Kuwait . Comment: 210 candidates ran for 50 seats in the general election ; 16 were women .
NEW : Elected female lawmaker says election shows support for female politicians . Women pick up four seats in parliament for first time ever in Kuwait . Comment: 210 candidates ran for 50 seats in the general election ; 16 were women .