Myrtle A. Cain Candidate

Born: April 11, 1894
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
United States
Resided: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin County
Death: February 6, 1980
Gender: Woman
Occupation: President, Women's Trades Union of Minneapolis
Political Party: Nonpartisan (Liberal Caucus)
Offices Held: State Representative: HD 28 (1923-1925).
Notes: Cain was one of four women elected to the state House in 1922 - the first women to win legislative seats in Minnesota history.
Sources: Minnesota Historical Society Death Certificate Index (1980-MN-004789). Minnesota Legislative Reference Library.
Photo of Myrtle A. Cain
Photo of Myrtle A. Cain
43rd Minnesota Legislative Manual, Minnesota Digital Library.

Election Details

Number of state/federal offices sought Number of campaigns Number of winning campaigns
1 3 1
Date Election Stage Party Votes Percent Result
11/08/1932 State House, District 28 General Nonpartisan 3,882 23.14% Lost
11/04/1924 State House, District 28 General Nonpartisan 3,520 26.90% Lost
11/07/1922 State House, District 28 General Nonpartisan 3,183 27.83% Won