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Trump’s victories over Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton prompt questions about gender bias in US presidential elections. Experts suggest gender bias, class dynamics, and the Democratic Party’s struggle to win working-class men contribute to the lack of a female president. Some argue Harris’ loss was due to her gender, while others believe she was put in a losing position because of it. The perception of women needing to be both competent and likable, and the challenge of overcoming stereotypes, are also seen as barriers. The first female US president may likely be a conservative woman, as this could mitigate voters’ misogyny. To elect a female president, Democrats need to win back working-class voters and make politics more accessible for mothers.