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Female Politicians in Louisiana, D-J


  Clem D'Angelo — also known as Mrs. Anthony D'Angelo — American candidate for Presidential Elector for Louisiana, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Bettye Davis (b. 1938) — of Anchorage, Alaska. Born in Louisiana, May 17, 1938. Democrat. Social worker; member of Alaska state house of representatives; elected 1990, 1992, 1994; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Alaska, 1996; member of Alaska state senate District K, 2001-; defeated, 1996. Female. African ancestry. Member, Delta Sigma Theta; League of Women Voters; Zonta; NAACP. Still living as of 2001.
  Mrs. Gene Davis — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Vickie Babin Davis — also known as Vickie Davis — of Walker, Livingston Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Broughton Day — of Louisiana. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Louisiana, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mrs. Charles deGravelles — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary Evelyn Dickerson — of Oakdale, Allen Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Irma Muse Dixon — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996, 2000, 2004; candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2nd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Dixon — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Violet M. Drobish — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Iris Dupont — of Plaquemine, Iberville Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Tom W. Dutton — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Edgeworth — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards (b. 1929) — also known as Elaine S. Edwards; Elaine Schwartzenburg — of Louisiana. Born in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, La., March 8, 1929. Married, April 5, 1949, to Edwin Washington Edwards. Democrat. U.S. Senator from Louisiana, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Stephanie R. Edwards — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Louisiana, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Pratt Williams Elsas — of Metairie, Jefferson Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. P. C. Fair — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Lois Fallon — of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Louise M. Fayerweather (born c.1870) — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in Louisiana, about 1870. Married to George H. Fayerweather. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1924, 1928. Female. African ancestry. Burial location unknown.
  Darlene Fields — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eva Kathryn Filo — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Patricia W. Flanagan — of Louisiana. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kay B. Foreman — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Julia Grimmet Fortson (b. 1910) — also known as Julia L. Grimmet — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Born in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tenn., July 8, 1910. Daughter of Judson M. Grimmet. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Louisiana, 1936-50. Female. Baptist. Member, Junior League. Still living as of 1950.
  Ezola Broussard Foster (b. 1938) — also known as Ezola B. Foster; Ezola Broussard — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Louisiana, August 9, 1938. Married 1977 to Chuck Foster. School teacher; Republican candidate for California state assembly, 1984; arrested with others while protesting recognition of the gay Log Cabin Republican organization, at the California Republican state convention, 1987; Reform candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2000. Female. Catholic. African ancestry. Still living as of 2007.
  See also Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
  Winifred J. Fowler — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. L. H. Fox — of Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. J. E. Friend — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Louisiana, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Fries — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Camalyn Gaines — of LaPlace, St. John the Baptist Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ruth Ellen Bodker Gaspard — also known as Ruth Bodker Gaspard — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cherie Gauthier — of Metairie, Jefferson Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Christine M. Gauvreau — Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2nd District, 1978. Female. Still living as of 1978.
  Mrs. J. Wesley Glover — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Julie Marie Goins — of Leesville, Vernon Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Connie C. Goodly — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La.; Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Md. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cheryl A. Gray — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eunice P. Hall — also known as Mrs. Thomas C. Hall — of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La. Married to Thomas C. Hall. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1956, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Stella Hamlin — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Louisiana, 1929. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jean Hardman — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Joyce P. Haynes — of Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jacqueline Heath (born c.1955) — of Bossier City, Bossier Parish, La. Born about 1955. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. W. K. Henderson (1882-1945) — also known as Josie Carter — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Born in 1882. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1932. Female. Died in 1945 (age about 63 years). Interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Shreveport, La.
  Alice M. Herrmann — of Ruston, Lincoln Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Gwen Higgins — of Louisiana. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marta Highstreet — of Metairie, Jefferson Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Sandra Gresham Hindelang — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Madalyne Brown Hingle — of Buras, Plaquemines Parish, La.; Belle Chasse, Plaquemines Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maggie Belle Hodges — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1956, 1960 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business). Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Valarie Hope Hodges — also known as Valarie Hodges — of Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy L. Holt — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lois P. Hoover — of Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Brittany Lynn Houghtaling — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Roland B. Howell — of Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Janet Huckabee (born c.1956) — also known as Janet McCain — of Little Rock, Pulaski County, Ark. Born in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, La., about 1956. Married, May 25, 1974, to Michael Dale Huckabee. Republican. Candidate for secretary of state of Arkansas, 2002; delegate to Republican National Convention from Arkansas, 2004. Female. Member, Habitat for Humanity. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. John E. Hurley — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Susie Husak — of Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Alicia T. Irmscher — of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Paulette R. Irons (born c.1954) — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Born in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., about 1954. Lawyer; member of Louisiana state house of representatives, 1993-94; member of Louisiana state senate, 1995-; candidate in primary for mayor of New Orleans, La., 2002. Female. African ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters. Still living as of 2002.
  Wilma K. Irvin — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Louisiana 2nd District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Julie Irwin — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Lydia P. Jackson — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Andrea Green Jefferson — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Betty L. Jefferson — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lara Diane Jensen — also known as Lara Jensen — of Metairie, Jefferson Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Velma Marjorie Dreyfus Jeter (1903-1998) — also known as Velma Jeter; Velma Marjorie Dreyfus — of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Tex.; Orange, Orange County, Tex. Born in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, La., July 15, 1903. Daughter of Jules Dreyfus and Victoria (Smith) Dreyfus; married 1926 to Clell Edward Jeter. Democrat. School teacher; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 1996. Female. African ancestry. Member, NAACP. Died January 23, 1998 (age 94 years, 192 days). Burial location unknown.
  Patricia A. Johnson — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rachel Jones — of Pearl River, St. Tammany Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Sam H. Jones — of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, La. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Natalie Jorgensen — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.

 

 


 
   
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