Mary Allen Wright

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.
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]

References

1. "The Idaho Statesman 11 Nov 1898, page 4".
2. Mary A. Wright, Idaho State Historical Society Reference Series, August 1994.
3. Database entry - Mary Allen Wright, Idaho's Women of Influence