Susanna Madora Salter (; March 2, 1860 – March 17, 1961) was an American politician and activist. From 1887 to 1888, she was mayor of Argonia, Kansas, becoming the first woman to serve in that role in the United States and one of the earliest in any U.S. political office.

Early life and education

Susanna Madora Kinsey was born March 2, 1860, near the unincorporated community of Lamira in Smith Township, Belmont County, Ohio. and confirmed that she would serve and the Republicans agreed to vote for her, helping to secure her election by a two-thirds majority. Although her term was uneventful,

See also

  • List of first women mayors in the United States
  • List of the first women holders of political offices in the United States

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