“We've made progress with women getting into mayoral positions and other kinds of positions,” said Dr. Susan R. Madsen. “But we're really struggling in terms of breaking that glass ceiling.”
In 1896, Utah was the first state in the Union to elect a female state senator Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon. But Utah has yet to send a woman to Washington as a senator. Becky Edwards is a compassionate moderate who listens and knows how to work with others to get things done.
Utah elects more and more women as Martha Cannon s legacy looms large deseret.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from deseret.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
It s now been 125 years since Utahns elected Martha Hughes Cannon to be the first woman to serve as a state senator. Her impact is still inspiring leaders and future leaders today.