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Female Politicians in Illinois, A

	Juliette Elizabeth Abraham (1918-1982) — also known as Julie Abraham; Juliette Elizabeth Sear — of East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Spring Valley, Bureau County, Ill., September 14, 1918. Daughter of Michael Sear and Mary (Habib) Sear; married 1946 to Eddie Joseph Abraham; mother of Edward Spencer Abraham. Republican. Member of Michigan Republican State Central Committee, 1971-78; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1972, 1976. Female. Greek Orthodox. Arabic ancestry. Died in East Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., January 25, 1982 (age 63 years, 133 days). Burial location unknown.
	Wendy Abrams — of Highland Park, Lake County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Judy Abruscato — of Wheeling, Cook County, Ill. Village president of Wheeling, Illinois; defeated, 2005; elected 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
	Estelle Adams — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Veronica Aguirre — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Marlene White Ahimaz — of Illinois. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 1st District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
	Georgia Albright — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1936; candidate for Illinois state auditor of public accounts, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Marian Aleshire — of Carthage, Hancock County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Carrie Thomas Alexander — also known as Carrie T. Alexander — of Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill. University of Illinois trustee, 1901-06. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Edna M. Alexander — of Alton, Madison County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Ethel Sykes Alexander — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Member of Illinois state senate 16th District, 1985-93; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Peggy Moore Alexander — of Maywood, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Maywood, Illinois, 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
	Valerie Alexander — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Anita Alvarez — of River Forest, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Rachel Alvarez — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Catherine C. Anagnost — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Gloria Schor Andersen — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 13th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Joan G. Anderson — of Western Springs, Cook County, Ill. Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 9th District, 1969-70. Female. Member, Phi Beta Kappa; League of Women Voters. Still living as of 1970.
	Mary C. Appleman — of Downers Grove, DuPage County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Alice E. Argyelan — of Bourbonnais, Kankakee County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Jo Ann Armenta — of Elgin, Kane County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Mary Jo Arndt — of Lombard, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Hospital administrator; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004, 2008; member of Republican National Committee from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Suzanne Asher — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Elizabeth M. Asperger — also known as Liz Asperger — of La Grange, Cook County, Ill. Village president of La Grange, Illinois, 2005-09. Female. Still living as of 2009.
	Margaret Aste — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Evelyn Atwood (1881-1968) — also known as Evelyn May Forman; Mrs. Orville E. Atwood — of Fremont, Newaygo County, Mich.; Lansing, Ingham County, Mich. Born in Woodstock, McHenry County, Ill., May 30, 1881. Daughter of Austin Isaiah Forman and Nina Marie (Taft) Forman; married, October 1, 1910, to Orville Elbridge Atwood. Republican. Corsetiere; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1944. Female. Died in Lansing, Ingham County, Mich., October 17, 1968 (age 87 years, 140 days). Interment somewhere in Lansing, Mich.
	Helen R. Auker — Republican. Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1972; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Becky Ault — of Centralia, Marion County, Ill. Mayor of Centralia, Ill., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
	Verne Keene Ausburg (b. 1900) — also known as Verne Ausburg — of Pinckneyville, Perry County, Ill. Born in Pinckneyville, Perry County, Ill., January 11, 1900. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Female. Baptist. Burial location unknown.
	Carrie Austin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Patricia Avery — of Champaign, Champaign County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

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