From collection Candidates
Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won.
