Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Senate, 1871

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Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Senate, 1871

Campaign Title

Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Senate, 1871

Candidate

Gordon, Laura DeForce

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Senate

Campaign Success

No

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Legislative
State

Campaign Date

1871

State/Territory

Region

Resources

California women: a guide to their politics, 1885-1911
History of woman suffrage, Vol III
Woman Lawyer: The Trials of Clara Foltz

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