Notes and Events: Politics - Women Holding Office

Mrs. F. E. Stewart's Campaign for State House of Representatives, 1896

Haynes, Mrs. S. J.

Mrs. S. J. Haynes was elected as a member of the School Board in Springfield, Illinois, some time before 1914.

Wissler, Susan

Mrs. Susan Wissler won election in 1912 as the second mayor of the small town of Dayton, Wyoming. She served two terms, until 1915. In 1911 she beat out a Democratic and a Republican candidate, running as an independent. She campaigned t...

Mrs. S. J. Haynes' Campaign for School Board Member, 1913

Hebschle, Charlotte

Charlotte Hebschle, a Democrat, was elected as City Treasurer of Leadville, Colorado in 1911. She ran again for the office in 1914.

Pietz, Mrs. Charles P.

Mrs. Charles P. Pietz was elected to the New York City school board before 1914.

Menton, Mrs. John A. C.

Before 1914 Mrs. John A. C. Menton was elected to the Flint, Michigan school board.

Kale, Dora

Dora Kale was elected as Clerk of the School Board for Warren, Ohio in 1910 and served at least through 1914.

McMahon, Mrs. John

Mrs. John McMahon was elected before 1914 to the Chicago, Illinois school board. McMahon was active in the Chicago chapter of the American Red Cross.

Carrie P. Harrington's Campaign for School Board Member, 1898