Mary Allen Wright

Mary Allen Wright (December 3, 1868 – March 31, 1948) was an American politician who was one of the first three women elected in 1898 to the Idaho Legislature. She served in the Idaho House of Representatives as a member of the Populist Caucus 3 terms in office, 1899-1905. ( She was elected as leader of the Populist caucus, becoming the first woman to lead a party in any state legislature, as well as the first female nominee for the speakership.[1][2]

Mary Allen Wright
Member of the Idaho House of Representatives
In office
1898–1900
Personal details
Born
Mary Allen

(1868-12-03)December 3, 1868
Polk Township, Nodaway County, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1948(1948-03-31) (aged 79)
Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S.
Political partyPopulist
Spouse(s)
George G. Wright
(m. 1887; div. 1904)

References

  1. Mary A. Wright, Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, August 1994.
  2. Database entry - Mary Allen Wright, Idaho's Women of Influence
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