State of Washington, Department of State, Second Biennial Report, Election Division

Axtell, Frances C.

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, Axtell focused upon minimum wage legislation, public safety issues, and worker's rights. In 1914 she ran unsuccessfully as the Progressive party candidate for...

Cooper, Winifred M.

Winifred M. Cooper was elected County Clerk of Wahkiakum County, Washington in 1914. Two years later Cooper was elected as County Treasurer. Before her election in 1914 Cooper was a stenographer in a local government office.

Gilmour, Maude

Maude (aka Maud) Gilmour was elected County Treasurer of Kittitas County, Washington, in 1914. Two years later Gilmour was elected to a second term as County Treasurer.

Cryderman, Dora W.

Dora W. Cryderman was the Progressive party candidate for the U.S. Congress from Washington State in 1914 and again in 1916.

Hodgins, Katherine H.

Katherine Hodgins was the Socialist Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Washington State in 1916. She did not win the race. Hodgins was the business manager for The Commonwealth, a Washington State Socialist newspaper.

Gage, Bertha S.

Bertha S. Gage was elected County Clerk of Lewis County, Washington in 1914. She was elected as the County Auditor two years later.

Hollenbeck, Nettie

Nettie Hollenbeck was the Prohibition Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Washington State in 1916. She did not win the race.

Jones, Charlotte F.

Charlotte F. Jones ran for Judge of the Superior Court of California in 1914. Jones was a practicing attorney in San Francisco who was qualified to appear before the Superior Court.

Sylvester, Frances Cora

Frances Sylvester ran as the Socialist candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington state in 1904 and again in 1912 and 1916. She did not win any race. Sylvester received her A.B. degree from the University of Washington in 1900.

Wade, Mary

Mary Wade was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Treasurer in Washington State in 1916.