Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Michigan Minute
Episode: Nannette Gardner Votes | Apr 4
Description: On this day in 1871, Nannette Gardner became the first Michigan woman to vote in a general election. As a wealthy widow, she convinced Detroit City Officials to allow her to vote since she had no husband to represent her interests. Her story gained fame, and she expressed surprise at the attention, noting that many men vote without comment.