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![Southmayd, Kate F.](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
In 1918 Kate Southmayd campaigned for a New York State Senate seat as a Republican. She ran in District Five, representing part of Kings County. She had two opponents in the race; she lost to the Democratic candidate, but received more votes than the Socialist.