Who was the first female governor in the history of the United States?

In 1924, Governor William Ross of Wyoming died following complications from surgery. A special election was held, and his widow Nellie Ross won. On January 5, 1925, Nellie Ross was sworn in as the Governor of Wyoming, making her the first female governor in United States history.

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