The Nation's First Woman Governor
Caralyn (Carrie) B. Shelton became the Nation's first female Governor of Oregon in 1909, serving temporarily before women had the right to vote. Her tenure preceded the 19th Amendment by 11 years.
Caralyn (Carrie) B. Shelton became the Nation's first female Governor of Oregon in 1909, serving temporarily before women had the right to vote. Her tenure preceded the 19th Amendment by 11 years.