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Spain’s constituent assembly approves women’s suffrage

On October 1, 1931, Spain’s constituent assembly approved women’s suffrage.

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The Event

On October 1, 1931, Spain’s constituent assembly approved women’s suffrage.

The Political Context

Clara Campoamor argued for equal voting rights, which women first exercised in a Spanish general election in 1933.

Who could take part

Rules about voting, candidacy and representation shaped what the result could change. The ballot and the transfer of authority should be read separately.

Reading the Historical Record

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About the Historical Recreation

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