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1881 Franchise Extension
- When
- 1881
- Where
- Tynwald
Tynwald extended voting rights to women, excluding married women, marking a first for a national legislative body.
In 1881, the Isle of Man Parliament, Tynwald, granted women the right to vote in a general election. This right was limited to unmarried women, as married women were excluded from this initial franchise extension, which preceded later reforms granting equal voting terms.
Sources
- Isle of Man Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
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