In an act intended to humiliate women, men against women’s suffrage put Susanna Salter’s name on an 1887 mayoral ballot, but the joke was on them! To her pranksters’ dismay, she won with 2/3 of the vote, making history as the first female mayor in the U.S. This is the power of voting. Today on #NationalVotersRegistrationDay it’s important to remember the crucial role that women play in shaping policy and creating a more equitable society. Are you registered to #vote?

Funny Prank Reactions Showcasing Woman Power