Women in Saudi Arabia voted for the first time in the Dec. 12 municipal elections that also featured the country’s first women candidates for local council seats.
Saudi Women on Ballot, Vote in Historic Election
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Women rest after casting their votes at a polling station.
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A Saudi man signs next to his name before casting his ballot.
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A Saudi man prepares to cast his vote.
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Saudi election officials prepare to count votes at the end of the municipal elections.