Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(01 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women vote at a polling center during the municipal elections, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(02 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman, right, leaves the polling center after casting her vote as another woman prepares to enter during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(03 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi election officials close the gate at a polling center at the end for the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(04 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi electoral workers prepare to count ballots after the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(05 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man, center, casts his vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(06 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman waits outside a polling center as she prepares to cast her ballot during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time, but just outside polling stations they waited for male drivers â a reminder of the limitations still firmly in place. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(07 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi electoral workers prepare to count ballots after the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Women Vote(08 of34)
Open Image ModalIn this Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 photo, Saudi women shop at a mall in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(09 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women vote at a polling center during municipal elections, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(10 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman casts her ballot at a polling center during municipal elections, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(11 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman casts her ballot at a polling center during municipal elections, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(12 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman prepares to vote at a polling center during municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(13 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi woman casts her ballot at a polling center during municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(14 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(15 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(16 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man prepares to casting his ballot at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(17 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man prepares to cast his vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(18 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man, center, casts his vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(19 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man, center, signs next to his name before casting his ballot inside a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(20 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man casts his ballot during the municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(21 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man, center, casts his vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(22 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man prepares to cast his vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(23 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women prepare to vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(24 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi citizens read the candidates\' list inside a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(25 of34)
Open Image ModalA Saudi man casts his ballot at a polling center during the municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections(26 of34)
Open Image ModalSaudi women vote at a polling center during the country\'s municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015. Saudi women are heading to polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday, both as voters and candidates for the first time in this landmark election. (AP Photo/Aya Batrawy) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Women Elections(27 of34)
Open Image ModalIn this Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 photo, a journalist makes her way in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Outside the Saudi capital of Riyadh, in one of the country\'s most conservative provinces, Jowhara al-Wably is making history by running as a female candidate in upcoming elections. Saturday\'s vote for municipal council seats marks two milestones for Saudi women: It is the first time women are allowed to vote in a government election and the first time women can run as candidates. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Mideast Saudi Women Elections(28 of34)
Open Image ModalIn this Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 photo, a journalist takes photos at a palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Outside the Saudi capital of Riyadh, in one of the country\'s most conservative provinces, Jowhara al-Wably is making history by running as a female candidate in upcoming elections. Saturday\'s vote for municipal council seats marks two milestones for Saudi women: It is the first time women are allowed to vote in a government election and the first time women can run as candidates. (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali) (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(29 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(30 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(31 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(32 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(33 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)
Municipal Elections Are Held Acoss The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia(34 of34)
Open Image ModalJEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - DECEMBER 12: Saudi officials count the votes at the end of the day at a polling station to vote for the municipal elections on December 12, 2015 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Women are running the municipal council seats as candidates for the first time in the Kingdom\'s history and also be allowed for the first time to vote in a governmental election. The Municipal councils are the only government body in which Saudi Arabian citizens can elect representatives, so the vote is widely seen as a small but significant opening for women to play a more equal role in society. (Photo by Jordan Pix/ Getty Images) (credit:Jordan Pix via Getty Images)