In 1912 Frances C. Axtell, running as a Republican, was elected to the Washington state house of representatives, serving until 1915. She represented Bellingham, Whatcom county (District 54). In her committee work, and bills sponsored, A...
Mrs. H. C. Defenbaugh was elected mayor of Tyro, Kansas in April, 1913. Three other women were elected at the same time to serve on the city council. It was reported that "When the women took office it was necessary to borrow money to pa...