Helen Gahagan

Helen Gahagan was a renowned American actress who transcended her artistic pursuits to embark on a distinguished career in politics, serving under the pseudonym Helen Gahagan Douglas. As a trailblazing figure in the political sphere, she achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the third woman and the first Democratic woman to be elected to Congress from California. This historic achievement had a profound impact, as it marked California as one of the pioneering states, alongside Illinois, to boast female representatives from both major political parties in the House of Representatives.