Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes America’s first female governor 100 years ago this hour (Jan 5 1925)

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(Monday, January 5, 1925, shortly after noon ) — Democrat Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming took office today as America’s first female governor, succeeding her late husband, William, following a special election.

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+ Took office after “stolen election”
^ Elected without winning popular vote
> Ascended to presidency intra-term upon death or resignation of predecessor and in Ford’s case #, after being appointed VP under 25th Amendment
@ Appointed VP under the 25th Amendment
* Owned slaves while in office

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Nellie Tayloe Ross becomes America’s first female governor 100 years ago this hour (Jan 5 1925)

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