The first woman governor in the United States was Nellie Tayloe Ross, who was elected as the governor of Wyoming in 1925. She took office on January 5, 1925, following the death of her husband, former Governor William Bradford Ross. Her election marked a significant milestone in American politics, as she became a symbol of women's increasing involvement in government and leadership roles.
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