Saudi Election

A Saudi woman casts her ballot at a polling center during municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 12, 2015.

Saudi election officials prepare to count votes at the end of the municipal elections.

Saudi women vote at a polling center during the country's municipal elections in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 12, 2015.

Saudi election officials count votes at the end of the municipal elections, on Dec. 12, 2015 in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah.

A Saudi woman leaves a polling station after casting her vote during municipal elections, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 12, 2015.

Women rest after casting their votes at a polling station.

Saudi women shop at a mall in Riyadh. Women across Saudi Arabia marked a historic milestone Saturday, both voting and running as candidates in government elections for the first time.