Ballots for Belva: The True Story of a Woman's Race for the Presidency

When Belva Lockwood decided to run for president in 1884, she faced a nation where women couldn't even cast a ballot. A pioneering lawyer and suffragist, Lockwood had already argued a case before the Supreme Court and spent years advocating for equal rights under the law. Her historic campaign brought her into direct conflict with constitutional limits and social prejudice, yet she persisted in speaking out for change. The book traces her journey from the courtroom to the campaign trail, highlighting the obstacles she overcame and the impact of her bold run for the presidency.