Ruby M. Acker

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Ruby M. Acker
Ruby M. Acker was the first woman elected to political office in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Starting in 1909 she served as County Superintendent of Schools. Her election had been challenged by her opponent. The question was not one of gender, but if the ballots had been marked correctly. The judge found that Acker had received sixteen more votes and upheld her election to office.
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