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rhode island

First Woman
U.S. Senator

Not Yet!

First Woman
Admitted Lawyer

Year: 1920

Ada Louise Sawyer

First Woman

Governor

Year: 2015-2021

Gina M. Raimondo

First Woman
U.S. Representative

Year: 1981-1991

Claudine Schneider

First Woman
State Court Judge

Year: 1956

Florence K. Murray

First Woman
State Supreme Court Judge

Year: 1979-1996

Florence K. Murray

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