Nellie Cashman voted in an Alaska‑wide election in 1912, an extraordinary act at the time.
On August 13, 1912, Nellie Cashman became the first woman known to cast a ballot in an Alaska‑wide election, voting in Nolan Creek, Alaska. This act was not only a personal statement but also a landmark event in the women’s suffrage movement within the region. At the time, women in Alaska did not yet have legal voting rights, making Cashman’s action both groundbreaking and courageous. Her vote was cast during a referendum on making Alaska a U.S. Territory, illustrating her commitment to civic engagement and gender equality.