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Laura B. Evans was a Republican candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1900. She withdrew from the race, when the Republican support was given to another woman, Carrie T. Alexander. Evans ran again in 1902 and was elected to the position. Evans ran also in 1914, and won the most votes of all candidates for the office. Support from the Women's Relief Corps in Illinois (auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic), may have determined who gain the nomination from the Republican party in these races.
