List of Illinois suffragists

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This is a list of Illinois suffragists, suffrage groups and others associated with the cause of women's suffrage in Illinois.

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Groups

Illinois Equal Suffrage Association pamphlet, 1903 Illinois Equal Suffrage Association pamphlet, 1903.png
Illinois Equal Suffrage Association pamphlet, 1903

Suffragists

Susan E. Allen Cannon of Galeburg, Illinois, in 1922 Susan E. Allen of Galeburg, Illinois in 1922.png
Susan E. Allen Cannon of Galeburg, Illinois, in 1922

Politicians supporting women's suffrage

Places

Publications

Suffragists campaigning in Illinois

Mabel Vernon speaks on the corner of E. Van Buren St and South Michigan Ave in Chicago on June 16, 1916 Mabel Vernon speaks on the corner of E. Van Buren St and South Michigan Ave in Chicago on June 16, 1916.jpg
Mabel Vernon speaks on the corner of E. Van Buren St and South Michigan Ave in Chicago on June 16, 1916

Anti-suffragists

Groups

People

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Women's suffrage in Illinois</span> History of womens right to vote in the state

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of women's suffrage in Illinois</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Timeline of women's suffrage in Alabama</span>

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