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Female Politicians in California, T-V


  Mary Taggart — of Fullerton, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nancy Takahashi — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Catherine M. Talbot — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Rita K. Tamerius — of California. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 51st District, 1994, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sally M. Tanner — of Baldwin Park, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Ellen O'Kane Tauscher (b. 1951) — also known as Ellen O. Tauscher — of Pleasanton, Alameda County, Calif.; Alamo, Contra Costa County, Calif. Born in Newark, Essex County, N.J., November 15, 1951. Democrat. U.S. Representative from California 10th District, 1997-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Kathy Tavoularis — of Orange, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ernestine E. Tayabas — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Deborah Taylor — of Panorama City, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Elizabeth Taylor — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 19th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lucia Tebbe — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Olga Teichner — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Diane Beall Templin (b. 1947) — of Escondido, San Diego County, Calif. Born in 1947. Lawyer; real estate business; American Independent candidate for California state attorney general, 1998, 2002; American Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 2000; American Independent candidate for Governor of California, 2003; American Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from California 50th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mabel Teng — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Cindy E. Testa-McCullagh — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rosemary Thaker — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 7th District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Berta Ramona Thayer — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kaye Theimer — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Edna Theiss — also known as Mrs. Louis J. Theiss — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Patrice Thiessen — of California. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California 2nd District, 1996, 1998, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Doris R. Thomas — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Marlo Thomas (b. 1937) — also known as Margaret Julia Thomas — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Deerfield, Lenawee County, Mich., November 21, 1937. Daughter of Danny Thomas (1914-1991; entertainer) and Rosa Maria (Cassaniti) Mantell Thomas (1914-2000); married, May 21, 1980, to Phil Donahue (talk show host). Democrat. Actress in television shows and movies; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Catholic. Lebanese and Italian ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Mayme E. Thomas — of Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Muriel Thomas — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Sara A. Thomas — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Thelma Thomas — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mary H. Thomasson — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Claire S. Thompson — of Bellflower, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Olive T. Thompson — of California. Independent Progressive candidate for U.S. Representative from California 23rd District, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Helen Thomson — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Prudence Thrift — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Emily F. Thurber — of Los Altos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Anna Mary Tibbets — also known as Anna Tibbets — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Tibbets Hills (unknown county), N.Y. Democrat. School teacher; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Unitarian. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Tibbitts — of Woodland, Yolo County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Christine C. Tien — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marcia E. Tilchin — of Tustin, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Patricia G. Tilley (b. 1944) — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Born in Connecticut, January 31, 1944. Lawyer; Independent candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2003.
  Anna E. Timar — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Lois Tinson — of Burlingame, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Karen W. Titus — of California. Democrat. Presidential Elector for California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Matilda Tolly — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jane McCormick Tolmach — also known as Jane M. Tolmach — of Oxnard, Ventura County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964 (alternate), 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Dawn Tomastik — of California. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California 22nd District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Diane G. Tomoda — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Susie Tompkins — of Bolinas, Marin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Catherine Tompkison — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Joan Hardy Toomey — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Louise Topper — of Newport Beach, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Denise A. Tornatore — of San Dimas, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Danielle Torres — of Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Genevieve Torres — of California. Peace and Freedom candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Marina I. Torres — of Windsor, Sonoma County, Calif.; Calistoga, Napa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Norma Torres — of Pomona, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from California, 2004-08; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dania E. Torres-Wong — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joann Mary Tortarolo — of Riverside, Riverside County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Christine Totah — of Davis, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Hazel Tow — of El Centro, Imperial County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Diane Trautman — of California. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 25th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Alice Travis — of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Paula Treat — of Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. E. Tredinnick — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Rosemary Tribulato — of Van Nuys, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Diane Tripousis — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mildred D. Tryon — of Claremont, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Eleni F. Tsakopoulos-Kounalakis — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif.; Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County, Calif.; San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Greek ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Nicola S. Tsongas (b. 1946) — also known as Niki Tsongas — of Lowell, Middlesex County, Mass. Born in Chico, Butte County, Calif., April 26, 1946. Married to Paul Efthemios Tsongas. Democrat. Social worker; lawyer; dean of external affairs, Middlesex Community College, 1997-2007; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 5th District, 2007-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Tsongas family of Massachusetts
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Gloria Matta Tuchman — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 46th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Irene Turner — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lilian M. Turner — of California. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Wendy Turner — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Luella Twining — of California. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 6th District, 1918. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. C. W. Tyler — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1916. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Mitchel Tyson — of California. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Ann Uhlmann — of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Susan S. Ulevitch — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Oma S. Umhey — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972; Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Annette U'Ren — of Orange, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Silissa Uriarte-Smith — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mae E. Ussery — of Irvine, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Elizabeth Valdez — of La Puente, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Joyce R. Valdez — of Alhambra, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Liz L. Valdez — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Frances C. Valencia — of La Puente, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Linda Rae Valentino — of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marilyn F. Valenzuela — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Judith Valles — of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000; mayor of San Bernardino, Calif., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Kay Valory — of Lafayette, Contra Costa County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964 (alternate), 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ruth Van Bemmel (born c.1947) — of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Calif. Born about 1947. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cassandra Vandenberg — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rita S. Vandenburgh — of Hayward, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Julie Vandermost — Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Edith W. Van de Water — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944; member of Republican National Committee from California, 1932-40. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  April Vargas — of Montara, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dyanna L. Varich — of Redwood City, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. A. W. Vasey — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Maude K. Vasey — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Isabel Cristina Vasquez — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Virginia Velez — of Alameda, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Howard Verbeck — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Willa Vernon — of Hayward, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jenny M. Via — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Christie Vianson — of Fremont, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Diane Vigil — of Santa Ana, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Corina Villaraigosa — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Lupe Villegas — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Paula M. Villescaz — of Carmichael, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Deborah A. Vollmer (b. 1948) — of California; Chevy Chase, Montgomery County, Md. Born January 15, 1948. Daughter of Erwin P. Vollmer and Aline Fruhauf Vollmer. Democrat. Lawyer; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 21st District, 1992, 1996; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Maryland 8th District, 1998, 2000, 2002. Female. Member, Americans for Democratic Action. Still living as of 2002.
  Victoria L. von Szeliski — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rose Ann Vuich (c.1927-2001) — of Dinuba, Tulare County, Calif. Born about 1927. Democrat. Accountant; farmer; member of California state senate, 1977-92. Female. Serbian ancestry. First woman member of the California Senate. Died, from complications of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, in Dinuba, Tulare County, Calif., August 30, 2001 (age about 74 years). Burial location unknown.
  Cross-reference: Calvin M. Dooley

 

 


 
   
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