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Female Politicians in Kentucky, L

	Mary Laffoon (1874-1972) — also known as Mary Nisbet; Mrs. Ruby Laffoon — of Madisonville, Hopkins County, Ky. Born February 13, 1874. Married, January 31, 1894, to Ruby Laffoon. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1960. Female. Died June 5, 1972 (age 98 years, 113 days). Interment at Grapevine Cemetery, Madisonville, Ky.   See also Laffoon family of Kentucky   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Frances Ramey Lane — of Corbin, Whitley County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 82nd District, 1973. Female. Still living as of 1973.
	Katherine Gudger Langley (1888-1948) — also known as Kate G. Langley; Katherine Gudger; Mrs. John W. Langley — of Pikeville, Pike County, Ky. Born near Marshall, Madison County, N.C., February 14, 1888. Niece of Hezekiah Alexander Gudger; daughter of James Madison Gudger, Jr.; married to John Wesley Langley. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1920 (alternate), 1924, 1928, 1944 (alternate); vice-chair of Kentucky Republican Party, 1920-22; U.S. Representative from Kentucky 10th District, 1927-31; defeated, 1930; Kentucky railroad commissioner 3rd District, 1939-42. Female. Member, United Daughters of the Confederacy. Died in Pikeville, Pike County, Ky., August 15, 1948 (age 60 years, 183 days). Interment at Johnson Memorial Cemetery, Pikeville, Ky.   See also Gudger-Langley family of North Carolina   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
	Diane G. Lawless — of Lexington, Fayette County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2000, 2004; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Edith Lawrence — of Cadiz, Trigg County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Jean-Marie Lawson — of Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Mrs. Walter Layman — of Valley Station, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Nora Layne — of Fort Thomas, Campbell County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Rose Lege — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Joyce B. LeMaster — of Morehead, Rowan County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Arlene Leonard — of Harrodsburg, Mercer County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Kathern Lepiarczyk — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Republican. Candidate for Kentucky state house of representatives 28th District, 1975. Female. Still living as of 1975.
	Brunnell Lewis — of Greensburg, Green County, Ky. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Kentucky, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Ella Lewis — of Kentucky. Secretary of state of Kentucky, 1928-32. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bonnie Virginia Likins — of Louisville, Jefferson County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 37th District, 1973. Female. Still living as of 1973.
	Mrs. Alva Lowe — of Sparta, Gallatin County, Ky. Republican. Presidential Elector for Kentucky, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Mildred Lowe — of Raccoon, Pike County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Wanda Lynch — also known as Bonnie Lynch — of Kentucky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	June Lyne — of Kentucky. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Kentucky, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Carol Creekmore Lynn — also known as Carol Creekmore — of Dayton, Campbell County, Ky. Married 1990 to Gilbert H. Lynn. Mayor of Dayton, Ky., 1990-91; resigned 1991. Female. Still living as of 2005.
	Dortha N. Lyons — of Murray, Calloway County, Ky. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Lizzie Lyons — of Benton, Marshall County, Ky. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kentucky, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

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