Based upon the continued lack of female representation within governing USA Senatorial seats (although significant strides have been achieved USA & Internationally), it would show a directed effort for our SC political parties to seek out the professionally experienced female gender; however, former Gov Mark Sanford's SC lineage roots & governorship position experiences might halt the seeking out of female running competition candidacy at this given time - unless of course we have a a few very strong female candidates to match overall professional background skills...