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  Judy Kany — of Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine; Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Maine state house of representatives, 1975-82; member of Maine state senate, 1983-92; mayor of Waterville, Maine, 1988-89. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Naomi Karp — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lisa Graham Keegan — of Peoria, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Arizona superintendent of public instruction; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Marie L. Kelleher — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Judy Kennedy — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sandra D. Kennedy — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Golda Kerl (born c.1921) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1921. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Theresa Joy Kibler — of Casa Grande, Pinal County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rachel Kielsky — Libertarian. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. F. W. Kimball — of Safford, Graham County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ann Kirkpatrick (b. 1950) — of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Ariz. Born in McNary, Apache County, Ariz., March 15, 1950. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Arizona state house of representatives, 2004-08; U.S. Representative from Arizona 1st District, 2009-. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Laura Knaperek — of Tempe, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Member of Arizona state house of representatives 27th District; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  M. Dawn Knight — of Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz. Democrat. Candidate for Arizona state senate 1st District, 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Penny Kotterman — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Myrtle Kraft — of Portal, Cochise County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sunita Krishna — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marilyn LaFoe — of Sun Lakes, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Leah Landrum — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives 23rd District; elected 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mildred Larson — also known as Mrs. Henry S. Larson — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 1963; co-chair, Committee on Rules and Order of Business, Democratic National Convention, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sylvia Laughter — of Kayenta, Navajo County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1999-2004 (3rd District 1999-2002, 2nd District 2003-04). Female. Mormon. Navajo Indian ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  Angela LeFevre — of Sedona, Coconino County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Leff — of Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Member of Arizona state house of representatives 24th District; elected 1998; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Irene Anderson Leitch — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Debbie Lesko — of Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Amelia D. Lewis — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. J. F. Lewis — of Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Lindemann — of Flagstaff, Coconino County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Debra Lindley — Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Curtis Long — of Safford, Graham County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Debra S. Lopez — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rose Marie Lopez — also known as Rosie Lopez — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996, 2000 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Anne Lynch (born c.1943) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1943. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jane Lynch — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary P. Macias — of Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Ariz. Mayor of Nogales, Ariz., 1991-92. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Jeannette Mahoney — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Amelia Mancini — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Manross — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Mayor of Scottsdale, Ariz., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Freeda Marks (1885-1976) — also known as Freeda Lewis; Mrs. Barnett E. Marks — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born July 4, 1885. Married, June 14, 1903, to Barnett Ellis Marks. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Arizona, 1924; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1936. Female. Died April 25, 1976 (age 90 years, 296 days). Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz.
  Theodora Marsh — of Nogales, Santa Cruz County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lois Irene Marshall (1873-1958) — also known as Lois Irene Kimsey — of Columbia City, Whitley County, Ind.; Indianapolis, Marion County, Ind.; Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born May 9, 1873. Daughter of William Edward Kimsey and Elizabeth (Dale) Kimsey; married, October 2, 1895, to Thomas Riley Marshall. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1928. Female. Suffered a stroke in her hotel suite, and died a few days later, in Good Samaritan Hospital, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., January 6, 1958 (age 84 years, 242 days). Interment at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Ind.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Theresa Martin — Green. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sandee Massetto — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Doris Okada Matsui (b. 1944) — also known as Doris O. Matsui; Doris Kazue Okada — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Born in Arizona, September 25, 1944. Married, September 17, 1966, to Robert Takeo Matsui. Democrat. U.S. Representative from California 5th District, 2005-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Carolyn Maxon — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ethel Maynard — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Shirley McAllister — of Sun City, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Diane McCarthy — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marge McClanahan — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Betsey McDonald — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 1st District, 1990. Female. Still living as of 1990.
  Betsy Ann McDonald — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jean McGrath — of Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Member of Arizona state house of representatives 17th District; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Rosa McKay — of Globe, Gila County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1924 (member, Committee to Notify Vice-Presidential Nominee). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. B. J. McKinney — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Perle Mesta (1889-1975) — also known as Pearl Reid Skirvin — of Kirkland, Yavapai County, Ariz.; Newport, Newport County, R.I. Born in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Mich., October 12, 1889. Daughter of William Balser Skirvin and Harriet Elizabeth (Reid) Skirvin; married 1916 to George Mesta (1862-1925). Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1944; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1948; U.S. Minister to Luxembourg, 1949-53. Female. Died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., March 16, 1975 (age 85 years, 155 days). Interment at Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mrs. Andrew Miller — of Williams, Coconino County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Beverly Lockett Miller — Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Erin Miller — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jojene Mills — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Elena Milton — of Arizona. Democrat. Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 4th District, 1996, 1998 (primary). Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Susan D. Minnaugh — of Arizona. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Rose Mofford (b. 1922) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Globe, Gila County, Ariz., June 10, 1922. Democrat. Secretary of state of Arizona, 1977-88; Governor of Arizona, 1988-91; Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1996; defeated, 2008. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2011.
  See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier
  Louise Moore — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Paulina Morris — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Catherene Morton — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Minnie J. Mueller — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Edna Munger — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Nadolski — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Candidate for mayor of Phoenix, Ariz., 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Janet Napolitano (b. 1957) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in New York City (unknown county), N.Y., November 29, 1957. Daughter of Leonard Michael Napolitano and Jane Marie (Winer) Napolitano. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Attorney for Arizona, 1993-97; Arizona state attorney general, 1999-2003; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000, 2004, 2008 (speaker); Governor of Arizona, 2003-09; U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, 2009-. Female. Methodist. Italian ancestry. Still living as of 2011.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article
  Bettina Nava — Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Andrea Nicoletti — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ida Noble — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Debora Norris — of Sells, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Elected Arizona state house of representatives 11th District 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sandra Day O'Connor (b. 1930) — also known as Sandra Day — of Paradise Valley, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in El Paso, El Paso County, Tex., March 26, 1930. Daughter of Harry Alan Day and Ada Mae (Wilkey) Day; married 1952 to John J. O'Connor III. Republican. Member of Arizona state senate, 1969-75; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1972; superior court judge in Arizona, 1975-79; Judge, Arizona Court of Appeals, 1979-81; Justice of U.S. Supreme Court, 1981-2006. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Order of the Coif. Still living as of 2009.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Books by Sandra Day O'Connor: The Majesty of the Law: Reflections of a Supreme Court Justice (2003) — Lazy B : Growing up on a Cattle Ranch in the American Southwest, with H. Alan Day (2002)
  Books about Sandra Day O'Connor: Joane Biskupic, Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Supreme Court Became Its Most Influential Justice — Lisa Tucker McElroy & Courtney O'Connor, Meet My Grandmother : She's a Supreme Court Justice (for young readers) — Jean Kinney Williams, Sandra Day O'Connor: Lawyer and Supreme Court Justice (for young readers)
  Mrs. Otto Orthel — of Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Diane Ortiz-Parsons (born c.1955) — of Chandler, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1955. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Josefina Otero — of Arizona. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Senator from Arizona, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gayl Overgaard — of Globe, Gila County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Darlene Packard — of Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy Lee Parra — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Emma Follin Parsons — also known as Emma Parsons; Mrs. Clifford W. Parsons — of Ruby, Santa Cruz County, Ariz.; Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Born in Fairport, DeKalb County, Mo. Republican. School teacher; member of Republican National Committee from Arizona, 1940-48. Female. Methodist. Member, Delta Delta Delta; Daughters of the American Revolution; American Association of University Women. Burial location unknown.
  Laura Pastor — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Verna Pastor — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. James S. Pate — of Winslow, Navajo County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1960 (member, Resolutions Committee). Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Betty Patrick — of Mesa, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Barbara Peck — of Apache Junction, Pinal County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lisa Perez — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jeanne P. Perpich — of Arizona. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Marcella Peters — of Chandler, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rachel Peters — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lois Pfau — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Claire A. Phillips — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret Pierce — of Green Valley, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cheryl Pietkiewicz — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Selma Pine — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lou-Ann M. Preble — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Elected Arizona state house of representatives 9th District 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Mrs. John C. Pritzlaff, Jr. — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Married to John Charles Pritzlaff, Jr.. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Katherine Pullen — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Lupita Quintero — also known as Maria Quintero — of Miami, Gila County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996 (alternate), 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

 

 


 
   
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