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Female Politicians in California, D


  Jeanette E. Daley — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katherine Daley — of Los Altos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lynn E. D'Amato — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anna Damiani — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Josephine F. Daniels — of California. Independent Progressive candidate for U.S. Representative from California 9th District, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  H. Louise Darby — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Jo Anne Darcy (b. 1931) — also known as Jo Anne Hall — of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Tex., May 2, 1931. Daughter of Melvin C. Hall and Elleen P. (Miller) Hall; married, July 21, 1950, to Curtis Darcy. Republican. Mayor of Santa Clarita, Calif., 1991, 1995, 1999-2000. Female. Catholic. Member, Zonta. Still living as of 2001.
  Karen A. Darling — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Christiana N. Darlington — of Auburn, Placer County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Larraine Darrington — of Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Lynn Daucher (born c.1947) — of Brea, Orange County, Calif. Born about 1947. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Pamela H. David — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Ellen P. Davidson — of California. Independent Progressive candidate for U.S. Representative from California 13th District, 1950. Female. Still living as of 1950.
  Susan C. Davies — of California. Peace and Freedom candidate for U.S. Representative from California 29th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Brigitte Davila — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Doris A. Davis — of Compton, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Mayor of Compton, Calif., 1973-77; candidate in primary for California state assembly 54th District, 1986. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1986.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Elizabeth Davis — of California. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Geraldine Davis — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kathryn M. Davis — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marie H. Davis — of Foster City, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Nadia M. Davis — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Pauline L. Davis (b. 1917) — of Portola, Plumas County, Calif. Born in Verdigre, Knox County, Neb., January 3, 1917. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 1952-; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1960; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1968. Female. Member, Order of the Eastern Star. Still living as of 1968.
  Susan A. Davis (b. 1944) — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Born in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Mass., April 13, 1944. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 1994-2001; U.S. Representative from California, 2001-08 (49th District 2001-03, 53rd District 2003-08); delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Jewish. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Mrs. John W. Davy — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anna E. Deal — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Dealy (born c.1954) — of Del Mar, San Diego County, Calif. Born about 1954. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Amy B. Dean — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Shirley Dean (b. 1934) — also known as "Shirley Mean" — of Berkeley, Alameda County, Calif. Born in 1934. Mayor of Berkeley, Calif., 1994-2002; defeated, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Delores Deans — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ruth C. Deans — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mathilda M. Deavers (c.1906-2002) — also known as Mathilda M. Starcevic — of Illinois; California. Born about 1906. Daughter of Mary J. Starcevic; married to Brian Deavers; sister of Elizabeth Starcevic Stanich. Socialist Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1936. Female. Died in 2002 (age about 96 years). Burial location unknown.
  See also Starcevic-Stanich-Deavers family of California
  Amalia U. Deaztlan — of Fremont, Alameda County, Calif.; Bermuda Dunes, Riverside County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Frank P. Deering — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ida J. D'Egilbert — of Willows, Glenn County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  June Oppen Degnan (c.1918-2001) — also known as June Degnan — of Ross, Marin County, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif. Born about 1918. Democrat. Member of California Democratic State Central Committee, 1956; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Member, Americans for Democratic Action. Author of what David Broder called "Degnan's Law": "Anybody who deserves to be president of the United States ought to be able, in a half-hour conversation, to express one thought I had not already thought of myself.". Died in San Francisco, Calif., September 14, 2001 (age about 83 years). Burial location unknown.
  Linda M. De Groat — of California. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 18th District, 1998, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Jessie L. De La Cruz — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kath M. Delaney — of Kensington, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susan DeLaurentis — of Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elvia L. Delgadillo — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Christine Delgado — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lydia Delgado — of Fontana, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Delgado — of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Olivia Renee Delgado — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elva W. De Lyre — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Magdalen V. Dennis — of North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Poppy DeMarco Dennis — of Del Mar, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Deborah Dentler — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jennifer DePalma — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 8th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda DeQuire — of Fullerton, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Mayor of Fullerton, Calif., 1983-84. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Kathy De Rosa — of Cathedral City, Riverside County, Calif. Mayor of Cathedral City, Calif.; elected 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Bertha Dertz — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Laura Dertz — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jeri Despol — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Barbara B. Deur — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Devitt — of California. Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Helen Devor — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Karen A. DeWalt (born c.1943) — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Born about 1943. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Vera Robles De Witt — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Rose Diaz — of West Sacramento, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. Temple Dick — of Mill Valley, Marin County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Lillian Dickson — of Napa, Napa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marcia Dickstein-Sudolsky — of Encinitas, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Theresa Dietrich — of California. American Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Sally Di Girolamo — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., 1975-76. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Jerelyn D. Dilno — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jeri B. Dilno — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Virginia Diogo — of Piedmont, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Bernice Diskin — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Teresa Dix — of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ruth Dodds — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Adah Dodge — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Irma Faye Dodson — of South Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nina M. Dodsworth — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944 (alternate), 1948, 1956 (alternate), 1960 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Florence M. Doe — of Visalia, Tulare County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1948 (alternate), 1952, 1956 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Carolyn E. Doggett — of Belmont, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen L. Doherty — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Dolan — of Chico, Butte County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Patricia Dolbeare — of Washington; San Francisco, Calif. U.S. Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 1st District, 1974; candidate for California state senate 6th District, 1976; candidate for mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Sarah Don — of Covina, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy M. Donahoe — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Eileen C. Donahoe — of Portola Valley, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Charles L. Donohoe — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from California, 1920-24, 1929. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Nellie G. Donohoe — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1920, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Rebecca Doten — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Turner Double — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Helen Gahagan Douglas (1900-1980) — also known as Helen Gahagan; "The Pink Lady" — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Boonton, Morris County, N.J., November 25, 1900. Daughter of Walter Hamer Gahagan and Lillian Rose (Mussen) Gahagan; married, April 5, 1931, to Melvyn Douglas. Actress and opera singer, 1922-38; member of Democratic National Committee from California, 1940-44; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940 (alternate), 1944, 1948; vice-chair of California Democratic Party, 1941-42; U.S. Representative from California 14th District, 1945-51; candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1950 (Democratic), 1952 (Independent). Female. Scottish and Irish ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters; American Academy of Political and Social Science. Died, of cancer, in New York, New York County, N.Y., June 28, 1980 (age 79 years, 216 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
  Maureen A. Douglas — of Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Nicole Douglas — of San Leandro, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carrie Drake — of San Francisco, Calif. Candidate for mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 1983. Female. Still living as of 1983.
  Janice Draper — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Thomas A. Driscoll — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Zena Druckman — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Deborah Dudley — of Rancho Murieta, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. M. A. Duffy — of Garden Grove, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Catherine Duggan — of North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Theresa M. Duggan — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lucia R. Dugliss — of Stockton, San Joaquin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Olga Dunbar — of Vista, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Rosemary M. Dunbar — of Compton, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Frances M. Duncan — of Garberville, Humboldt County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Patricia H. Duncan — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Howard C. Dunham — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Alberta K. Dunkle — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Judy Dunlap — of Inglewood, Los Angeles County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Inglewood, Calif., 2002, 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Camille G. Dunn — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joyce Dunn — of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1988. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.
  Sandra K. Dunn — of Carmichael, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Catherine Durant — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Maria Elena Durazo — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000; member, Platform Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kimberly E. Durso — of Chico, Butte County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carol Dutra-Vernaci — of Union City, Alameda County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Union City, Calif., 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Judy Dutton — of Eureka, Humboldt County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Amy J. Duval — of Alhambra, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Barbara Dye — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Karen M. Dyer — of Fairfield, Solano County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.

 

 


 
   
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