Title
Ballot: Official ballot for the town of Hiram [Maine]. September 10, 1917
Description
Official election ballot includes the proposed state constitutional amendment for woman's suffrage.
In 1917, the Maine Suffrage Amendment was defeated by a vote of 40,000 to 20,000. In 1919, Maine became the third New England state to ratify the federal amendment and when a referendum vote was held, Maine women won the right to vote in presidential elections.
In 1917, the Maine Suffrage Amendment was defeated by a vote of 40,000 to 20,000. In 1919, Maine became the third New England state to ratify the federal amendment and when a referendum vote was held, Maine women won the right to vote in presidential elections.
Date
1917-09-10
Subject
Ballot
Constitutional amendments
Election--Maine
United States--Maine--Hiram
Women--Suffrage--Maine
Constitutional amendments
Election--Maine
United States--Maine--Hiram
Women--Suffrage--Maine
Format
1 p.
Language
English
Identifier
DOCU.1917.09
Coverage
Hiram, Maine
Text
Proposed Amendment No. 1.
Woman's Suffrage...
Shall the constitution be amended as proposed by a resolution of the legislature granting suffrage to women upon equal terms with men?
Woman's Suffrage...
Shall the constitution be amended as proposed by a resolution of the legislature granting suffrage to women upon equal terms with men?
Original Format
Ballots
Physical Dimensions
61.5 x 24 cm.
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