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Louise Holland Coe (November 26, 1894-March 13, 1985) was the first woman elected to the New Mexico State Senate. Born in Texas, she received a BA from the University of New Mexico. She was elected to the State Senate in 1925 where she concentrated on issues pertaining to education. She served as Senate president Pro tempore in 1929-1941. She stayed in office until 1941 when she retired to run for US congress. She wrote two books, Lady and the Law Books (1981), and High Roads to Friendships (1984). She was married to a rancher, Wilbur Coe in 1919.