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North Carolina

First Woman
U.S. Senator

Year: 2003-2009

Elizabeth Dole

First Woman
Admitted Lawyer

Year: 1878

Tabitha A. Holton

First Woman

Governor

Year: 2009-2013

Beverly M. Perdue

First Woman
U.S. Representative

Year: 1945-1947

Eliza Jane Pratt

First Woman
State Court Judge

Year: 1949-1962

Susie Sharp

First Woman
State Supreme Court Judge

Year: 1962-1979

Susie Sharp

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