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Female Politicians in California, Q-R


  Jean Quan — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Leticia Quezada — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Diane Quezada-Singer — of Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Karin K. Quimby — of Ojai, Ventura County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Irma Quinn — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lorraine Quintanar — of Laguna Niguel, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Maxine B. Quirk — of California. Peace and Freedom candidate for U.S. Representative from California, 1982 (40th District), 1990 (39th District), 1992 (47th District). Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Vera Quiroga — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Iva S. Raker — of Alturas, Modoc County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Alice Ramirez — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Danae Ramirez — of Chula Vista, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Edith Ramirez — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sally A. Ramirez — of Whittier, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996 (alternate), 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Angela Ramirez Holmes — of Pleasanton, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cecilia Ramos — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sandra Ramos — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Celestine Randall — of Hayward, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Murlene Randle — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tilda Raney — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rose Rangel-Hodges — of Whittier, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) — of Missoula, Missoula County, Mont.; Carmel, Monterey County, Calif. Born near Missoula, Missoula County, Mont., June 11, 1880. Daughter of John Rankin and Olive (Pickering) Rankin; sister of Wellington Duncan Rankin. Social worker; U.S. Representative from Montana, 1917-19, 1941-43 (2nd District 1917-19, 1st District 1941-43); National candidate for U.S. Senator from Montana, 1918. Female. Member, American Civil Liberties Union. Voted against U.S. participation in World Wars I and II. Died in Carmel, Monterey County, Calif., May 18, 1973 (age 92 years, 341 days). Interment at Missoula Cemetery, Missoula, Mont.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Lucianne Ranni — of Ventura, Ventura County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Nora F. Rasmussen — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1916. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Tina Rasnow — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Maureen Elizabeth Reagan (1941-2001) — also known as Maureen Reagan; "Radiant" — of California. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 4, 1941. Daughter of Ronald Wilson Reagan and Jane Wyman (1917-2007). Republican. Candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from California, 1982; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from California 36th District, 1992. Female. Catholic. Died, of malignant melanoma, in Granite Bay, Placer County, Calif., August 8, 2001 (age 60 years, 216 days). Interment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Helen P. Reamer — of Clarksburg, Yolo County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Clarrise Haberfelde Reavis (c.1898-1989) — also known as Clarrise Haberfelde Main — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Born about 1898. Married to J. Ogden Reavis. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Died in 1989 (age about 91 years). Interment at Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, Calif.
  Patricia Recinos — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Audrey Redfearn — of Laguna Beach, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Audrena Redmond — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Audrey Redmond — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Olivia M. Redwine — of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ethel Reed — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gussie Reed (died c.1958) — of New York; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Communist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 11th District, 1934. Female. Died about 1958. Burial location unknown.
  Kathaleen Reed — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Thomasina Reed — of Inglewood, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996; member, Rules Committee, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Arla H. Reeder — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Elizabeth A. Reginato — of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Betty L. Reid — of Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sadie Reid-Benham — of Santa Ana, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Elizabeth G. Reifsnider — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Emily Reilly — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., 2002-03. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Aurelia H. Reinhardt — of California. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Irene Beth Renge — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Louise H. Renne — of California. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Reva Renee Renz (b. 1967) — of Tustin, Orange County, Calif. Born in 1967. Republican. Candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Heather Repenning — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Mark L. Requa — Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jennifer Rexroad — of Yolo, Yolo County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lilli J. Rey — of Hillsborough, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eloise Reyes — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sarah L. Reyes — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda R. Reynolds — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margie L. Rice — of Westminster, Orange County, Calif. Mayor of Westminster, Calif., 2001-04. Female. Baptist. Member, Kiwanis. Still living as of 2006.
  Virginia Rice — of Hanford, Kings County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret Richards-Bowers — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Laura Richardson (b. 1962) — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., April 14, 1962. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 2006-07; U.S. Representative from California 37th District, 2007-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Laura K. Rico — of Cypress, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. P. M. E. Ridenour — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nettie Scott Riherd — also known as Nettie S. Riherd — of Altadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Helen B. Riley — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marilyn R. Riley — of La Mesa, San Diego County, Calif.; El Cajon, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eleanor R. Ring — of Coronado, San Diego County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960 (alternate), 1964 (alternate), 1972; Presidential Elector for California, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nellie Rios-Parra — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Catherine Ritch — of Fairfield, Solano County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lucy E. Ritter — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Margarita Rivas — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Janet Rivera — of Stockton, San Joaquin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sharon K. Robbins — of Modesto, Stanislaus County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Belle Roberts — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Ann Roberts — of Orange, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Christine Roberts — of California. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 11th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mrs. Fred Roberts — of California. Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Joyce M. Robertson — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 32nd District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Inez B. Robie — of Auburn, Placer County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1952 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Betty J. Robinson — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jacqueline C. Robinson — also known as Jacque Robinson — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jane Robinson — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Margaret A. Robinson — of Santa Ana, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sylvia Robles — of Grand Terrace, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. Annis M. Rock — of San Leandro, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Sharon Percy Rockefeller (b. 1944) — also known as Sharon Percy — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Born in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., December 10, 1944. Daughter of Charles Harting Percy; married, April 1, 1967, to John Davison Rockefeller IV; sister of Valerie Percy (1944-1966; twin sister, murdered). Democrat. President and CEO of WETA public radio and television in Washington, D.C.; director of PepsiCo (food and beverage maker); delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  See also Rockefeller-Aldrich-Crocker-Whitehouse family of New York
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Arabella Page Rodman — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Annette T. Rodrigues — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jeniffer Rodriguez — of Fremont, Alameda County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Beth Rogers — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 23rd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Carin Rogers — of California. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 35th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Cheryl Rogers — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Pickford Rogers (1892-1979) — also known as Gladys Marie Smith; Mary Pickford; "America's Sweetheart"; "Little Mary"; "Blondilocks" — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Toronto, Ontario, April 8, 1892. Daughter of John Charles Smith and Charlotte (Hennessy) Smith; married, January 7, 1911, to Owen Moore (director; divorced 1920); married, March 28, 1920, to Douglas Fairbanks (actor; divorced 1936); married, June 26, 1937, to Charles 'Buddy' Rogers (actor). Republican. Professional actress in 1908-33; appeared in more than 250 films; co-founder (with Douglas Fairbanks, D. W. Griffith, and Charlie Chaplin), United Artists motion picture company; also co-founder of Motion Picture Academy; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1944. Female. English and Irish ancestry. Died, of a cerebral hemorrhage, in Santa Monica Hospital, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Calif., May 29, 1979 (age 87 years, 51 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Calif.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Books about Mary Pickford: Kevin Brownlow, Mary Pickford Rediscovered — Eileen Whitfield, Pickford: The Woman Who Made Hollywood
  Natalie E. Rojas — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. James Rolph, Jr. — Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gloria J. Romero — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa C. Romines — of Huntington Beach, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shirley C. Root — of Hacienda Heights, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan J. Rose — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Adele G. Rosenbluth — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Susan Rosenthal — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Suzanne Rosentswieg — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Barbara B. Ross — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Harriet Ross — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 5th District, 1987. Female. Still living as of 1987.
  Ann Rosser — of Camarillo, Ventura County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Deborah L. Rossi — of Chico, Butte County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Adele Rossum — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rachel Rott — of Vista, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Rouw — Universal candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Pauline Rowland — of Woodland, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Lucille Roybal-Allard (b. 1941) — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., June 12, 1941. Daughter of Edward Ross Roybal. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 1987-92; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Representative from California, 1993-2008 (33rd District 1993-2003, 34th District 2003-08). Female. Catholic. Hispanic ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Beverly Rubin — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Christine Rubin — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eileen Rubin — of Mission Viejo, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joyce M. Rubin — of Studio City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy Rubin — of Malibu, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dora Rubio — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Martha Rudenstein — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anne Rudin (b. 1924) — also known as Anne Noto — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Born in Passaic, Passaic County, N.J., January 27, 1924. Daughter of Philip Noto and Angela (Macri) Noto; married, June 6, 1948, to Edward Rudin. Registered nurse; mayor of Sacramento, Calif., 1983-92. Female. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Soroptimists. Still living as of 1992.
  Fern Rudin — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 24th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Elaine T. Rudolph — of California. Republican. Presidential Elector for California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Anita Rufus — of California. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 44th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sandra Ruliffson — of Moraga, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Helen K. Runyon — of Barstow, San Bernardino County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Barstow, Calif., 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Georgina Russell — of California. Democrat. Candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Madeleine H. Russell — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rosa M. Russell — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jenifer Russo — of El Dorado Hills, El Dorado County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kathryn A. Russow — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 11th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Janice Rutherford (born c.1968) — of Fontana, San Bernardino County, Calif. Born about 1968. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Pat Rutland — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

 

 


 
   
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