J. Maria White's Campaign for County Superintendent of School, 1873

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J. Maria White's Campaign for County Superintendent of School, 1873

Campaign Title

J. Maria White's Campaign for County Superintendent of School, 1873

Candidate

White, J. Maria

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

County Superintendent of School

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

County
Education

County

Wayne

State/Territory

Region

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White, J. Maria

White, J. Maria

J. Maria White was the first woman in Wayne County, Illinois to run for office. In 1873, White joined 34 other women in the state to run for County Superintendent of Schools. White did not win her race.