"Women could be politicians if they were willing to work and sacrifice."
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Lawyers from the United StatesWomen born in the 19th centuryRepublican Party (United States) politiciansWomen politicians in the United StatesWomen in law
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Consuelo Northrop Bailey Retrieved 12 April 2025
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Consuelo N. Bailey
Consuelo Bailey (née Northrop; October 19, 1899 – September 9, 1976) was an American lawyer, politician, and elected official. She was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives and as the 66th lieutenant governor of Vermont. She was the first woman in U.S. history to be elected a lieutenant governor.
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