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![Mallett, Mary L.](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
In 1914 and 1916, Mary Mallett ran in the general election for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives as a candidate of the Prohibition Party. She lost both times. Mallett was involved in temperance organizations.