Mrs. M. Cameron of McHenry County, Dakota Territory was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1883. She served in the office until at least 1887.
Fannie Dunn was elected to be the Burleigh County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. In 1936, she was a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Dunn was a doctor who was actively involved in working against...
Laura J. Eisenhuth was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in1892. She ran again in 1894. Eisenhuth was the first woman in the nation to be elected to a statewide office.
Emma B. Bates was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in 1894; serving for 1895-1896. Bates was a graduate of Alleghany College and had a career in education.