SC Group Asks Next Gov to Put More Women in Charge

The Southeastern Institute for Women in Politics is asking GOP Rep. Nikki Haley and Democratic Sen. Vincent Sheheen to pledge to use their appointments to increase gender diversity.

South Carolina consistently trails the nation in women in government leadership positions.

Initiative director Candy Waites says government needs a more balanced perspective. The group is collecting resumes of women interested in serving.

A campaign spokesman says Sheheen will attend the initiative's launch next week and sign the pledge.

Haley could be the state's first female governor, but her stance on the pledge was unclear Thursday.

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