Martha Hughes Cannon's Campaign for State Senate, 1896

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Martha Hughes Cannon's Campaign for State Senate, 1896

Campaign Title

Martha Hughes Cannon's Campaign for State Senate, 1896

Candidate

Cannon, Dr. Martha Hughes

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Senate

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Legislative
State

Campaign Date

1896

State/Territory

Utah

Region

West

Resources

Gentle Persuaders: Utah's First Women Legislators, in Carol Cornwall Madsen, ed., Battle for the ...

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