Rankin's campaign for the U.S. Senate commenced.
On November 5, 1918, Jeannette Rankin ran for the U.S. Senate. Although she did not win, her campaign underscored her commitment to political engagement and her determination to advance the causes she supported, such as peace and women's rights, at the national level. This endeavor demonstrates her continued influence and steadfast resolve to participate actively in the political sphere, despite the uphill battles women faced in securing electoral victories during that era.