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![Wells, Verna](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65ce5f5feb6088.41767959.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Verna Wells, a Republican, was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Fremont County, Wyoming in 1914. She was elected to a second term two years later. In 1918 when the office of County Superintendent became non-partisan Wells was elected to a third term. She ran unopposed in the primary and general elections. Wells had also acted as a land agent for Belva Lockwood when she wished to purchase newly available lands in the state.