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Female Politicians in Illinois, W-Z


  Elizabeth P. Walker — of Wayne, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret Walker — of Decatur, Macon County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Eleanor Wall — of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Nettie J. Waller — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Lucinda O. Wanner — of Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kate M. Ward — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Roberta S. Warshaw — of Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sheryl Washington — of Maywood, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Maywood, Illinois, 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Carol Wasser — of St. Anne, Kankakee County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Frances Best Watkins — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. University of Illinois trustee, 1949-. Female. Still living as of 1958.
  Florence Elinor Watson — of Iola, Clay County, Ill. University of Illinois trustee; elected 1912. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Hazel Watson — of Charleston, Coles County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kathleen Moesle Weaver — also known as Kathleen Weaver — of Darien, DuPage County, Ill. Mayor of Darien, Ill., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Christie Webb — of Pekin, Tazewell County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Minnie Clark Webster — of Illinois. Union Progressive candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anne Wedner — of Winnetka, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Teresa Powell Wedoff — of Oak Park, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Anna Wehrheim — of Sparta, Randolph County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sheila Weinberg (born c.1956) — of Glencoe, Cook County, Ill. Born about 1956. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jessica McCullough Weis (1901-1963) — also known as Jessica McCullough; Mrs. Charles W. Weis, Jr. — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., July 8, 1901. Daughter of Charles H. McCullough, Jr. and Jessie (Martin) McCullough; married, September 24, 1921, to Charles William Weis, Jr. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1936 (alternate), 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960; member of Republican National Committee from New York, 1944-63; U.S. Representative from New York 38th District, 1959-63. Female. Member, Junior League. Died in Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y., May 1, 1963 (age 61 years, 297 days). Cremated.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Marilyn Weisbaum — of Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Hannah M. Weiser — of East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Marilyn Weisner — also known as Marilyn Hogan — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Married to Thomas J. Weisner. Democrat. Served in the Peace Corps; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Elaine Weiss — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy L. Weiss — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Bernice Weissbourd — of Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rena Welch — of Virginia, Cass County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary A. Welling — of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dora Welty — of Illinois. Commonwealth Land candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Werdell — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1924, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jane Werner — of La Grange, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kathy West — of Du Quoin, Perry County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bertha Hale White — Socialist. Candidate for Illinois superintendent of public instruction, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth W. White — of Illinois. Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Ina M. White — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1936; candidate for Illinois state treasurer, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary White — of Normal, McLean County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Norma Jean White — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Whittemore — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1918. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia L. Wilcoxen — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Sharyn Wiley — of Dolton, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for mayor of Dolton, Ill., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Mary Jane Wilkinson — of Streator, La Salle County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothea D. Willard — of Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Anne Willer — of Hillside, Cook County, Ill. Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 5th District, 1969-70. Female. Member, League of Women Voters. Still living as of 1970.
  Cindy Williams — of Hinsdale, DuPage County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Hinsdale, Illinois, 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Dora Williams — of Winnetka, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lula Mae Williams — of East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Morgan Williams — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Darlena Williams-Burnett — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Frances Elizabeth Willis (1899-1983) — also known as Frances E. Willis — of Redlands, San Bernardino County, Calif. Born in Metropolis, Massac County, Ill., May 20, 1899. Daughter of John Gilbert Willis and Belle Whitfield (James) Willis. College professor; Foreign Service officer; U.S. Vice Consul in Valparaiso, 1928-31; Santiago, 1931; U.S. Consul in Madrid, 1940-43; London, 1947-50; U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, 1953-57; Norway, 1957-61; Ceylon, 1961-64. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Phi Beta Kappa. Died in 1983 (age about 84 years). Burial location unknown.
  Audra Wilson — of Oak Park, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Howard Wilson — of Virden, Macoupin County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Christine Winick — of Galesburg, Knox County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marjorie E. Winkelhake — of Urbana, Champaign County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Dorothy Winstein — of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Helen Allison Winter (1908-2001) — also known as Helen Winter; Helen Allison Wagenknecht — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y.; Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn.; Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Seattle, King County, Wash., February 14, 1908. Daughter of Alfred Wagenknecht and Hortense Allison Wagenknecht; niece of Elmer T. Allison; married to Carl Winter. Communist. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1946. Female. Died December 13, 2001 (age 93 years, 302 days). Interment at Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Ill.
  See also Wagenknecht-Winter family
  Margaret Wintringer — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Lottie Wisniewski — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marguerite P. Wolf — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathleen A. Wood — of Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gwendolyn Woods — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margie Woods — of Joliet, Will County, Ill. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Fannie Worthington — of Sterling, Whiteside County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1924, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Wright — also known as Pat Wright — of Canton, Fulton County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Addie C. Wyatt — of Illinois. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Gabriela Wyatt — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  D. Jeanne Wycoff — of Aledo, Mercer County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Norma J. Yagow — of St. Elmo, Fayette County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Karen Yarbrough — of Maywood, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lori Yokoyama — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Antoinette R. Young — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1918. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mildred E. Young — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Young — of Wheaton, DuPage County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Zahora — of Oak Lawn, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Miriam Zayed — of Orland Park, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Anne Zickus — of Palos Hills, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for mayor of Palos Hills, Ill., 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Andrea Lane Zinga — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 17th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rosaline Zuckerman — of Rock Island, Rock Island County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

 

 


 
   
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