HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- For several races at the local level, a woman's name will be on the ballot.

They're women, mothers and politicians: taking top political positions this primary.

“I can remember being a junior in high school and cheering on Geraldine Ferraro and not having a chance to vote for her,” Natalie Tenant, democratic candidate for secretary of state, said.

Tenant knows she's setting an example for more than just her young daughter.

Men and women have very different priorities and I think that West Virginia is ready to move forward, see them in higher offices; at least I think that is the case,” Tera McCown, public policy professor, said.

But even still, McCown said West Virginia is behind the trend.

In the primary, 384 people ran for statewide offices, and about one and six were women.

The races that had the most female candidates include the 30th district in Kanawha County and the races for family judge.