From collection Candidates
![Wilson, Cora Pattleton](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
In 1916 Cora Wilson was the Socialist party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from California's Eighth congressional district. She received 7.5% of the vote. She was a director with the Industrial Workers of the World.