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Nena Jolidon Croake 
Summary
Nena Jolidon-Croake (1865–1934) was an American politician and one of the first two women elected to the Washington State Legislature, representing the 37th Legislative District from Tacoma, Washington.[1]
Nena Jolidon-Croake | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 37th district | |
| In office 1913–1915 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1865 |
| Died | 1934 Los Angeles |
| Political party | Progressive |
| Spouse | John B. Croake |
| Residence | Tacoma, Washington |
Early life and career edit
Jolidon-Croake worked as a physician. She served as President of the Washington Equal Suffrage Society and supported the 1910 amendment which gave women the right to vote in Washington.[2]
Political career edit
Jolidon-Croake ran for office in 1913 after passage of Washington's Fifth Amendment, providing women the right to vote.[2]
Her first bill sought to improve women's working conditions.[1]
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