Mary Allen Wright
American politician
Mary Allen Wright | |
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| 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. |
| Died | March 31, 1948(1948-03-31) (aged 79) Bonners Ferry, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Populist |
| Spouse | George G. Wright (m. 1887; div. 1904) |
Mary Allen Wright (December 3, 1868 – March 31, 1948) was an American politician who was one of the first three women elected to the Idaho Legislature.She represented Kootenai County.[1] She served three terms in the Idaho House of Representatives as a member of the Populist Caucus from 1899 to 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.[2][3]
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