The first woman to run for TN governor; the story of Kate Bradford Stockton

You may have heard this. As we head into the primaries, there are more women running for governor across the country than ever before. Perhaps one historic moment brings a recognition of another one.

It started here. I found a NewsChannel 5 story from 40-years-ago. 1986. It was Jane Eskind making campaign stops, running in the Democratic primary for Tennessee governor.

“I’ve been amazed by people asking whether Tennessee would elect a woman,” Eskind told a listening crowd in the 1986 story…

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