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![Hamilton, Emma E.](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Emma Hamiliton was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. She was the Republican candidate for the office. Hamilton was part of an all-women slate elected to the city council that year, and include a female Mayor.