Florence McRaven

Florence McRaven (May 11, 1877 - October 22, 1975) was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1927 to 1930.

Early life and education McRaven was born on May 11, 1877, in Tate County, Mississippi. She had fourteen siblings.

In 1926, McRaven launched a campaign for the Arkansas House of Representatives as a Democrat. Her campaign did not heavily rely on her status as a woman, rather, she disseminated promotional material arguing that she had the "right motives, intelligence, and strength of character" for the job. She supported efforts to end capital punishment and to promote the teaching of evolution in schools. She opposed other efforts to combine church and state, arguing that recreational activities such as baseball should be allowed on Sundays.

Personal life McRaven married John Sanders McRaven in 1898. McRaven died on October 22, 1975.