Mormon suffragists

Mormon suffragists were women from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) who advocated for women's rights, particularly the right to vote, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They played a significant role in the suffrage movement, especially in Utah, where women gained the right to vote in 1870, earlier than many other states. Influential figures like Emmeline B. Wells and Susan S. S. Young worked to promote women's political participation, highlighting the unique intersection of their religious beliefs and activism, contributing to broader national efforts for women's rights.