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Brief History of Wisconsin's Suffrage Movement & Wisconsin Republican Women
It’s hard to believe but women in America could not vote in a national election prior to 1920. The US Senate approved the 19th amendment on June 4, 1919 and there was a race by the states to be the first to ratify it. And Wisconsin beat Illinois to be the first state to ratify it on June 10, 1919 after David James, a retired Wisconsin state senator (R) and father of Ada James, a leader in the women’s suffrage movement personally rushed to Washington DC to file the papers making Wisconsin the first state to ratify the 19th amendment. Then on August 26, 1920 the US Secretary of State certified the 19th amendment to the US Constitution after 36 states ratified the amendment. 26 of the 36 states that ratified the amendment were controlled by Republican legislatures. Of the nine states that voted against ratification, eight were Democrat-controlled. Twelve states, all Republican, had given women full suffrage before the federal amendment was ratified. And did you know that the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women which was officially established in the 1930’s is an offshoot of the women’s suffrage movement? Women’s clubs formed even earlier, in fact Richland Center and Waukesha had women’s suffrage clubs in the early 1880’s. Our Republican Women’s clubs are still very active around the state. Get in touch to learn more. |
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Join Us & Be a Part of Something Great for America! Be a part of the action to win the votes of Wisconsin Women for President Trump and for candidates that believe in the founding principles of our great country! |
Elected Officials ClubFor more than 75 years, WFRW members have supported Wisconsin’s Republican candidates and Republican elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
These elected officials actively support and respect our members and organization. |
First Lady's ClubAs a member, you are invited each year to a special WFRW reception with special guests. Your contribution also helps sustain our educational objectives for all women.
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Local ClubsNearly one thousand members around the state educate themselves about issues, campaign for our local, state, and national representatives, and give to our communities. None of this is possible without your help!
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The Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women
As a member of your local club and the WFRW you are automatically a member of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW). The benefits for our members are bountiful.
As a member of the WFRW and NFRW you have an opportunity to serve at the state and national level, attend candidate and leadership training, attend events and much more.
You have access to free (or for a nominal fee) publications like the NFRW Leader's Guide, Legislative Advocacy Manual, Protocol in Politics Guide, and President's Survival Toolkit. The NFRW also offers a series of sample publications for local clubs to use. You have access to professional training in leadership and political skills including NFRW's Campaign Management Schools.
You many apply for the one of the scholarships offered, attend biannual board meetings and a biennial national conference. Conferences always include interactive workshops, informative programs and exciting speakers.
We believe in the power of Women In Numbers…WIN!
With clubs all over the state of Wisconsin, WFRW grassroots efforts touch all corners of Wisconsin. Through a combination of local and statewide initiatives, our members take action to promote Republican philosophies, elect candidates, support conservative values, and assist constituents in making educated voting decisions.
If you are interested in learning more about the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women, we invite you to contact your local club President or click the contact us button on this site.
As a member of the WFRW and NFRW you have an opportunity to serve at the state and national level, attend candidate and leadership training, attend events and much more.
You have access to free (or for a nominal fee) publications like the NFRW Leader's Guide, Legislative Advocacy Manual, Protocol in Politics Guide, and President's Survival Toolkit. The NFRW also offers a series of sample publications for local clubs to use. You have access to professional training in leadership and political skills including NFRW's Campaign Management Schools.
You many apply for the one of the scholarships offered, attend biannual board meetings and a biennial national conference. Conferences always include interactive workshops, informative programs and exciting speakers.
We believe in the power of Women In Numbers…WIN!
With clubs all over the state of Wisconsin, WFRW grassroots efforts touch all corners of Wisconsin. Through a combination of local and statewide initiatives, our members take action to promote Republican philosophies, elect candidates, support conservative values, and assist constituents in making educated voting decisions.
If you are interested in learning more about the Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women, we invite you to contact your local club President or click the contact us button on this site.
The WFRW - A Brief History
Local clubs in Wisconsin were organized prior to 1930 in Marathon, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. During the early 1930s, clubs were formed in Kenosha, Manitowoc and Two Rivers, and a Republican State Organization of Women was officially established. Jenny Thomas of Sheboygan served as the first president, and the first convention was held in 1936. With 1,124 members in 43 counties, the state organization affiliated with the NFRW in 1940.
Today, the Wisconsin Federation is divided into eight districts and has 22 clubs with approximately 1,000 members. Members participate in get-out-the-vote efforts, host meet and greets with elected officials and candidates, and ensure our members have the latest campaign and legislative information available for local, state and federal offices. It also provides volunteers for local campaigns and, as an education arm of the Republican Party in the state, instructs its members in campaign techniques for use in electing Republicans to public office. WFRW has built a cohesive relationship with the Republican Party of WI and all local county Republican parties.
Today, the Wisconsin Federation is divided into eight districts and has 22 clubs with approximately 1,000 members. Members participate in get-out-the-vote efforts, host meet and greets with elected officials and candidates, and ensure our members have the latest campaign and legislative information available for local, state and federal offices. It also provides volunteers for local campaigns and, as an education arm of the Republican Party in the state, instructs its members in campaign techniques for use in electing Republicans to public office. WFRW has built a cohesive relationship with the Republican Party of WI and all local county Republican parties.
"Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July,
but the democrats believe every day is April 15."
-Ronald Reagan-