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  Alicia Salisbury (born c.1940) — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Born about 1940. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2004, 2008; member of Republican National Committee from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cecilia Sanaie — of Yates Center, Woodson County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2008; chair of Woodson County Republican Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Dixie Newton Sansom (b. 1948) — also known as Dixie Sansom; Dixie Ann Newton — of Florida. Born in a hospital at Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kan., December 6, 1948. Republican. Newspaper reporter; member of Florida state house of representatives, 1984-92; delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1988; candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Florida, 1992. Female. Episcopalian. Still living as of 2010.
  Relatives: Cousin of Ray Sansom.
  Cynthia R. Saxon-Kelley — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Melody Saxton — of Junction City, Geary County, Kan. Democrat. Chair of Geary County Democratic Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Sue Schapp — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Betty Schields — of Goodland, Sherman County, Kan. Republican. Chair of Sherman County Republican Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Debra Schlabach — of Hanover, Washington County, Kan. Republican. Chair of Washington County Republican Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Jennifer Schmidt (born c.1967) — of Independence, Montgomery County, Kan. Born about 1967. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jean Schodorf — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Republican. Member of Kansas state senate 25th District; elected 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ruth A. Schrum — of Manhattan, Riley County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Mrs. Pat Schurter — of Eureka, Greenwood County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sharon Scoggin — of Junction City, Geary County, Kan. Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Kansas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. J. P. Scott — of Herington, Dickinson County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Norma Scott — of Johnson, Stanton County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Susan Scott — of Hays, Ellis County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kristin M. Seaton — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Mayor of Salina, Kan., 1997-98, 2001-03. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Kathleen Gilligan Sebelius (b. 1948) — also known as Kathleen Sebelius; Kathleen Gilligan — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, May 15, 1948. Daughter of John Joyce Gilligan. Democrat. Member of Kansas state house of representatives, 1987-94; Kansas insurance commissioner, 1995-2002; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 (speaker); Governor of Kansas, 2003-09; U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 2009-. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2011.
  Relatives: Daughter of John Joyce Gilligan; married to Gary Sebelius (son of Keith George Sebelius). See Sebelius-Gilligan family of Kansas.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Roberta C. Seger — of Newton, Harvey County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. C. Y. Semple — of Baxter Springs, Cherokee County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1948 (alternate), 1960 (alternate), 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Phillis Setchell — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elwill Mattson Shanahan (1912-1983) — also known as Elwill M. Shanahan; Elwill Mattson; Elwill Weltner — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Born in Salina, Saline County, Kan., September 22, 1912. Daughter of August Mattson and Adina Mattson. Republican. Secretary of state of Kansas, 1966-78; appointed 1966; retired 1978. Female. Protestant. Died October 5, 1983 (age 71 years, 13 days). Interment at Mission Hill Cemetery, Smolan, Kan.; cenotaph at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina, Kan.
  Relatives: Daughter of August Mattson and Adina Mattson; married to Paul Raphael Shanahan and W. Keith Weltmer.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mary Ellen Shank — of St. John, Stafford County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marian Shapiro — of Hays, Ellis County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Mamie Sharp — of Council Grove, Morris County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lyn Shaw — of Shawnee, Johnson County, Kan. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Johnetta C. Shelton — of Kansas. Democrat. Candidate for Kansas state senate 15th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. V. N. L. Sherwood — of Independence, Montgomery County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Constance L. Shidler — of Kansas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Vickie Shingleton — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Barb Shirley — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Judy Showalter — of Winfield, Cowley County, Kan. Mayor of Winfield, Kan., 1989, 1992, 1995. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Lori Shultz — of Lindsborg, McPherson County, Kan. Republican. Chair of McPherson County Republican Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Lynda Simms — of Republic, Republic County, Kan. Republican. Chair of Republic County Republican Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Rosa Sims — of Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Teresa L. Sims — of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Blanche E. Smith — of Strong City, Chase County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Karen Smith — of Emporia, Lyon County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Debra J. Snow — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1996 (alternate), 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Evelyn Snyder — of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mary Reed Spencer — of Wabaunsee County, Kan. Democrat. Chair of Wabaunsee County Democratic Party, 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  D. Joan Spero — of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Delores J. Spero — of Kansas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Fannie Spurrier — of Kingman, Kingman County, Kan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Wendi M. Stark — of Kansas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Freda H. Steele — of Kansas. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Senator from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Evelyn Steimel — of Wright, Ford County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. N. T. Stewart — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Carla J. Stovall — of Marion, Marion County, Kan. Republican. Kansas state attorney general, 1995-2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Mildred Strohm — of Little River, Rice County, Kan. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kansas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Edith L. Stunkel — of Manhattan, Riley County, Kan. Mayor of Manhattan, Kan., 1995-96. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Charlotte A. Sund — of Salina, Saline County, Kan. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.

 

 


 
   
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