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  Virginia B. Macdonald — of Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill. Born in El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Republican. Chair of Cook County Republican Party, 1964; delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 3rd District, 1969-70. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Still living as of 1970.
  Ginger Mack — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Pearl Mack — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Alice Mackin — of Des Plaines, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Lisa Madigan — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shirley Madigan — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Michaelene Magee — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Karen Majewski (b. 1955) — of Hamtramck, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., 1955. Married 2005 to Matt Feazell. Mayor of Hamtramck, Mich., 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Antoinette Malatesta — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Agnes Maloney — of Joliet, Will County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Jane Sieck Mandrgoc — of Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. R. C. Mann — of Chester, Randolph County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Rowena Morse Mann — Democrat. Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Blanche M. Manning (b. 1934) — of Illinois. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., December 12, 1934. Associate circuit judge in Illinois, 1979-86; circuit judge in Illinois, 1986-87; Judge, Illinois Appellate Court 1st District, 1987-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1993.
  Marge Markin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Christel E. Marquardt — of Kansas. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Lawyer; Judge, Kansas Court of Appeals, 1995-. Female. Member, Phi Kappa Phi; American Bar Association. Still living as of 2002.
  Mrs. Irl Marshall — of Deerfield, Lake County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Agnes Martin — Socialist. Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gwen R. Martin — of Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lynn Morley Martin (b. 1939) — also known as Lynn Martin; Lynn Morley — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Born in Evanston, Cook County, Ill., December 26, 1939. Daughter of Lawrence William Morley and Helen Catherine (Hall) Morley. Republican. School teacher; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1977-79; member of Illinois state senate, 1979-81; U.S. Representative from Illinois 16th District, 1981-91; candidate for U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1990; U.S. Secretary of Labor, 1991-93. Female. Member, American Association of University Women; Junior League. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Peggy Smith Martin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Eva M. Martindale — of Quincy, Adams County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elena Martinez — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Iris Y. Martinez — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rosalva Martinez — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sylvia Martinez — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jodi Martinez-Martin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. John T. Mason — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Karen Matjasko — of Rockton, Winnebago County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Donna Jean Matteo — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marcia Schuyler Maxedon — of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Betty Jean Mays — of East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Jane Mazzotti — of Taylorville, Christian County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Patricia McAllister — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for mayor of Chicago, Ill., 2003. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2003.
  Anne C. McAlpin — of Metropolis, Massac County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Harriet L. McBride — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for secretary of state of Illinois, 1936, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Laura McCluggage — of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Shirley Ann McCombs — also known as Shirley McCombs — of Petersburg, Menard County, Ill. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1992, 1996, 2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Hope McCormick — of Warrenville, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ruth Hanna McCormick (1880-1944) — also known as Ruth Hanna; Mrs. Medill McCormick; Ruth Hanna Simms; Mrs. Albert G. Simms — of Byron, Ogle County, Ill.; Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, N.M. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, March 27, 1880. Daughter of Marcus Alonzo Hanna and Charlotte A. (Rhodes) Hanna; married, June 10, 1903, to Joseph Medill McCormick (grandson of Joseph Medill; son of Robert Sanderson McCormick; brother of Robert Rutherford McCormick); married, March 9, 1932, to Albert Gallatin Simms. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Illinois, 1924-28; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1928; U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1929-31; candidate for U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1930; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1936, 1944. Female. Died in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., December 31, 1944 (age 64 years, 279 days). Interment at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, N.M.
  See also McCormick-Guggenheim-Morton-Medill family of Illinois
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  Books about Ruth Hanna McCormick: Kristie Miller, Ruth Hanna McCormick: A Life in Politics, 1880-1944
  Mary McEnerney — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1928, 1936 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Margaret McGlynn (born c.1927) — of Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill. Born about 1927. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara McGowan — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Iola McGowan — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Aileen M. McGrath — of Polo, Ogle County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Cora L. McGruder — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Winifred G. McIntyre — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gabriele McKenzie — of Illinois. Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Molly McKenzie — of Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Illinois, 2000; Presidential Elector for Illinois, 2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara J. McKibbon — of Geneseo, Henry County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Henry County Republican Party, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Geri Knoll McLauchlan — of Illinois. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 7th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Patricia McLaughlin — of Orland Park, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen McMackin — of Salem, Marion County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. George J. McMahon — of Olney, Richland County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Charlotte H. McMorran (1877-1951) — also known as Charlotte Cheney Holden — of St. Clair County, Mich. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., July 25, 1877. First cousin twice removed of Charles Courtney Pinkney Holden and Ebenezer Gregg Danforth Holden; third cousin twice removed of Winfield Scott Holden; daughter of Charles Newton Holden (1852-1903) and Charlotte Louise (Cheney) Holden (1854-1929); second cousin once removed of Charles Wayne Holden; married, October 16, 1899, to David Williams McMorran (1870-1945; son of Henry Gordon McMorran). Delegate to Michigan convention to ratify 21st amendment from St. Clair County 1st District, 1933. Female. Died in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Mich., June 14, 1951 (age 73 years, 324 days). Interment at Lakeside Cemetery, Port Huron, Mich.
  See also Holden family of Michigan
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mary Ann G. McMorrow (born c.1928) — of Illinois. Born about 1928. Circuit judge in Illinois, 1976-85; Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, 1985-92; justice of Illinois state supreme court, 1992-. Female. Member, American Judicature Society. Still living as of 1993.
  Clara A. McNamara — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Peg McNamara — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 10th District, 1990. Female. Still living as of 1990.
  Linda McNeely — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Geraldine McPartlin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Margaret McSweeney — of Barrington, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Grace Murray Meeker — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dianne Meeks — of Carbondale, Jackson County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000, 2004; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Catherine J. Melchert — of Bartlett, Cook County, Ill. Elected () village president of Bartlett, Illinois 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Ann Melichar — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Deborah Mell (b. 1968) — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born July 30, 1968. Sister of Patricia 'Patti' Mell (who married Rod R. Blagojevich). Democrat. Member of Illinois state house of representatives 40th District, 2009-11. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  See also Mell-Blagojevich family of Illinois
  Mrs. L. Robert Mellin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Susana Mendoza — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jayne Menssen — of Secor, Woodford County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Gerri Merrill — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy Merritt — of Salem, Marion County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Nancy Joan Meyer — of Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret M. Michalski — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Nada Mijanovich — of Illinois. Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mary Jo Mikottis — of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bertha E. Miller — of Vandalia, Fayette County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gertrude M. Miller — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Roland Miller — of River Forest, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Ruth McCormick Miller — of Peru, La Salle County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Sheila Miller — of Macomb, McDonough County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susan Harris Miller — also known as Sue Harris Miller — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Born in Peoria, Peoria County, Ill. Mayor of Salem, Ore., 1983-88. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Sherry Minert — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Judy Mitchell — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Valerie R. Mitchell — of Harrisburg, Saline County, Ill. Mayor of Harrisburg, Ill., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Irene Pease Montana — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Montanez-Gomez — of Deer Park, Lake County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Viola S. Montoya — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Charlotte Moore — of East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Vivian Moore — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marsha Moorman (born c.1962) — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Born about 1962. Democrat. Candidate in primary for mayor of Rockford, Ill., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Sue Morris — of Waukegan, Lake County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gayle Morse — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Morten — of Illinois. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lorraine H. Morton — of Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Mayor of Evanston, Ill., 2005-07. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Carol Moseley Braun (b. 1947) — also known as Carol Elizabeth Moseley — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., August 16, 1947. Married to Michael Braun. Democrat. Member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1979-88; U.S. Senator from Illinois, 1993-99; defeated, 1998; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996; U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, 1999-2001; Samoa, 1999-2001; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 2004; candidate for mayor of Chicago, Ill., 2011. Female. Catholic. African ancestry. Member, Delta Sigma Theta. First African-American woman to be elected to U.S. Senate. Still living as of 2011.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
  Ella K. Mosley — of Metropolis, Massac County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Clara G. Mott — of Bloomington, McLean County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jeanne Mudge — also known as Jeanne Sturley — of Edwardsville, Madison County, Ill. Daughter-in-law of Dick H. Mudge. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Anna Mae Mulcahey — of Durand, Winnebago County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Arlene J. Mulder — of Arlington Heights, Cook County, Ill. Village president of Arlington Heights, Illinois, 2005-09. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Rita L. Mullins — of Palatine, Cook County, Ill. Mayor of Palatine, Ill., 2005-09; defeated, 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Barbara Murphy — of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy L. Murphy — of New Lenox, Will County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Joan P. Murphy — of Crestwood, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980; member, Platform Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Murphy — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maureen Murphy (born c.1953) — of Evergreen Park, Cook County, Ill. Born about 1953. Republican. Chair of Cook County Republican Party, 2002; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Norine Murphy — of Park Ridge, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sheila Murphy — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

 

 


 
   
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