NEW : Elected female lawmaker This election shows support for female politicians . 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 . Women pick up four seats in parliament for first time ever in 2006 . Women were first granted right to vote , run for office in 2006 . 52 candidates ran for four seats in the general election ; 16 were women .
NEW : Elected female lawmaker This election shows support for female politicians . Women pick up four seats in parliament for first time ever in 2006 . Women were first granted right to vote , run for office in 2006 . 52 candidates ran for four seats in the general election ; 16 were women .