New Jersey

George, Clementine C.

Clementine C. George was elected to the School Board in Asbury Park, New Jersey in 1891.  George was the only one of four candidates to win her race that year.

Baker, Julia S.

Julia S. Baker, or Mrs. W.W Baker, from Westfield, New Jersey was a candidate for the school board in 1894. She lost but received nearly 200 votes, as did the other female candidate, Miss Ella L. Ferris.

Phelps, Gertrude L.

Before 1913 Gertrude L. (Mrs. Arthur S.) Phelps was elected to the Bound Brook, New Jersey school board. Her husband was an Episcopal minister.

Jenkins, Harriet

Harriet Jenkins was elected to the Board of Education in Yardley, New Jersey in 1911.

Hinrichs, Mary L.

Mary L. Hinrichs was elected to office in Glen Ridge, New Jersey in 1911. Hinrichs was the first woman elected to any political office in Glen Ridge.

Caroline B. La Monte's Campaign for School Board Member, 1914

Ella L. Ferris' Campaign for School Board Member, 1894

Frances Herr's Campaign for School Board Member, 1914

Harriet Jenkins' Campaign for Board of Education, 1911

Adaline Sterling's Campaign for School Board President, 1899