Mrs. Morehouse's Campaign for State Superintendent of Instruction, 1896

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Mrs. Morehouse's Campaign for State Superintendent of Instruction, 1896

Campaign Title

Mrs. Morehouse's Campaign for State Superintendent of Instruction, 1896

Candidate

Morehouse, Mrs.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Superintendent of Instruction

Campaign Success

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Education
State

Campaign Date

1896

State/Territory

Region

Resources

Are Women Eligible?

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Morehouse, Mrs.

Morehouse, Mrs.

Mrs. Morehouse campaigned for State Superintendent of Instruction in Michigan in 1896. The Attorney General of Michigan contested her candidacy on the grounds that women were ineligible to vote, let alone hold state office.