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1878
At the
request of Susan B. Anthony, Sen. A.A. Sargent (R-CA) introduces the
19th Amendment to the U.S. Congress.
1890
Since statehood in 1890, Wyoming was
the first state in the nation having the right to vote.
1892
Therese A.
Jenkins and Cora Carleton, alternates from Wyoming, are the first
women to be officially seated at a Republican National Convention.
1894
Republican
Estelle Reel of Wyoming is the first woman elected to state office
when she becomes Wyoming's second superintendent of public
instruction.
1924
For the
first time, women are given equal representation on the Republican
National Committee with a rule change providing for a national
committeewoman and committeeman from each state
1939
WFRW
Founder: Doris Kooi Reynolds.
The Wyoming Federation has 12 clubs throughout the state. Clubs hold
informational meetings, host candidate forums, hold leadership
conferences and promote voter registration. WFRW donate books to
libraries, sponsor delegates to Girls State and staff educational
booths at state fairs.
Our Purpose:
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Actively support
Republican candidates. |
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Provide strength and
unity for political action. |
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Encourage Republican
women to run for office. |
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Train women to become
effective Republican Party leaders. |
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Inform our members and
the electorate through political education. |
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Offer a source of
year-round service by Republican Women volunteers. |
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Publish WFRW quarterly
publication and other political action materials. |
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Cooperate with the
Party organization by undertaking special assignments and
campaign projects. |
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Plan local and
statewide meetings to broaden and unify the interest and education
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The Wyoming
Federation takes pride in the fact that since statehood in 1890,
Wyoming women have had the right to vote (the first in the nation) and
have served on juries. From our courthouses to the U.S. House of
Representatives, Wyoming Republican women are serving responsibly in
elective office. Not to be overlooked, Vice President Dick Cheney is a
proud product of Wyoming.
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