Electoral politics in Nigeria has increasingly been characterized by violence, insecurity, and intense political competition that disproportionately affects women. Despite constitutional guarantees of equality and democratic inclusion, women’s participation in electoral politics remains significantly low, particularly in northern Nigeria. This study examines the intersection between gender, security, and electoral violence, focusing on the experiences of women politicians in Sokoto State. Drawing on feminist political theory and conflict analysis, the paper argues that electoral violence operates as a gendered instrument of political exclusion. Using qualitative analysis based on secondary literature, election observation reports, media accounts, and policy documents, the study identifies intimidation, reputational violence, economic marginalization, and institutional neglect as major barriers confronting female political actors. Findings show that insecurity discourages women from contesting elections, restricts campaign mobility, and reinforces patriarchal control of political spaces. The paper concludes that improving women’s political participation requires gender-sensitive electoral security reforms, institutional accountability, and socio-cultural transformation. Enhancing women’s political security is essential for democratic consolidation, inclusive governance, and sustainable peace in Nigeria.