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![Berg, Nellie](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Nellie Berg was a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Plumas County, California in 1902. She lost to her opponent, Tillie N. Kruger, by only 8 votes. Both women had spoken in every precinct in the county during their campaigns.