#Wyoming August 3

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In August 2025, many of us are participating in the 30-Day Governors Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, we highlight one of the 2,300+ U.S. Governors—past or present—sharing insights into their achievements, controversies, or unique aspects of their careers. For today my choice is going to be on a Governor who made history from WYOMING.

Last May my consulting practice took me on a trip that had me in Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. While touring the State Capitol in Cheyenne, Wyoming, I discovered an interesting fact: Nellie Tayloe Ross, was the first female governor in U.S. history, and she served in Wyoming.

Here is picture of the Wyoming State Capitol

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Governor-30 Day Challenge Guidelines

As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a Governor in August.

1. Record something about a particular US Governor. Make sure you include what US State and years that he/she served. Try to highlight an achievement, controversy, or some unique aspect of their career.
2. Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
3. Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

August 3-Wyoming Governor

The first elected female governor in the United States was Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming. She was elected in 1924 and took office on January 5, 1925.

Ross became governor after the death of her husband, William B. Ross, who had been serving as governor. She ran in the special election to complete his term and won, making her the first woman in U.S. history to serve as a state governor.

Notably, Wyoming was also the first U.S. territory to grant women the right to vote, earning it the nickname “The Equality State.”