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Permeal French's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1898
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Campaigns
1899 and 1900 (possibly two years longer if this was a four year term)
Campaign Title
Permeal French's Campaign for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1898
Candidate
French, Permeal Jane
Marital Status
Unknown
Political Office - Local
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Campaign Success
Yes
Political Party During Campaign
Democratic
Political Office Type
Education
State/Territory
Idaho
Region
West
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