In 1920 , Hart was elected to the Lynn School Committee . In 1924 she was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives . She was the third woman elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives , 13th Essex District 's first female representative , and Lynn 's first female representative . During her tenure in the House , Hart 's priorities were child welfare , public institutions , and education . She was defeated for reelection by C. F. Nelson Pratt . Hart was a delegate to the 1928 Republican National Convention . In 1934 she was an unsuccessful candidate in the 11th Essex District
1928 Republican National Convention
1928 Republican National Convention
Harriet Russell Hart