Women on Ohio School Boards [Woman's Journal, November 20, 1909]

Grant, Mrs. M. W.

Mrs. M. W. Grant was the Socialist Party candidate for School Board in Conneaut, Ohio in 1909. She won the race, beating a local businessman.

Bachman, Dora Sandoe

In 1913 Dora Sandoe Bachman became the first woman elected to the school board in Columbus, Ohio. Bachman eventually became president of the school board.

Mrs. M. W. Grant's Campaign for School Board, 1909

Dora Sandoe Bachman's Campaign for School Board Member, 1909

Frances Prager's Campaign for School Board 1909

Lucy E. Beach's Campaign for School Board, 1909

Lehman, Bella H.

Bell H. Lehman was elected to the School Board of Sandusky, Ohio in 1909. She ran as a delegate-at-large and independent candidate, with her campaign focusing on the rights of women and children.  She was active in local women's clubs…

Bella H. Lehman's Campaign for School Board, 1909

Jennie Logue Campbell's Campaign for School Board, 1910