The Political Graveyard: Female Politicians in Minnesota, B

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Female Politicians in Minnesota, B

Michele Marie Bachmann (b. 1956) — also known as Michele Bachmann — of Stillwater, Washington County, Minn. Born in Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, April 6, 1956. Republican. Lawyer; member of Minnesota state senate 56th District, 2001-06; U.S. Representative from Minnesota 6th District, 2007-; delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2009.

Christella Baldwin — also known as Mrs. J. M. Baldwin — of Frazee, Becker County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952 (alternate), 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Carol Lee Bandler — of Austin, Mower County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.

Margaret Culkin Banning (1891-1982) — also known as Margaret Frances Culkin — of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn. Born in Buffalo, Wright County, Minn., March 18, 1891. Daughter of William Edgar Culkin and Hannah Alice (Young) Culkin; married, October 9, 1914, to Archibald Tanner Banning, Jr. (divorced 1929); married 1942 to Leroy Salsich. Republican. Novelist; delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924 (alternate), 1936. Female. Catholic. Member, Phi Beta Kappa; American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters. Elected to Duluth Hall of Fame. Died in Tryon, Polk County, N.C., January 4, 1982 (age 90 years, 292 days). Burial location unknown.

		See also Find-A-Grave memorial
		Books by Margaret Culkin Banning: The Splendid Torments : A Novel (1976) — Such Interesting People (1979) — The Will of Magda Townsend (1974) — Spellbinders (1922) — Echo Answers (1960) — Country Club People (1923) — The First Woman (1935) — Half Loaves (1921) — Women for Defense (1942) — The Clever Sister (1947) — Conduct Yourself Accordingly (1944) — The Convert (1957) — The Dowry (1955) — Enough to Live On (1940) — Fallen Away (1951) — Festival at the Lakehead (1965) — Give us our years (1950) — A Handmaid of the Lord (1924) — I took my love to the country (1966) — The Iron Will (1936) — Mesabi (1969) — Mixed Marriage (1930) — Money of Her Own (1928) — Out In Society (1940) — The Quality of Mercy : A Novel (1963) — You haven't changed (1937)

Margaret E. Barabeau — of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.

Margaret Cook Barker — also known as Mrs. Harold Barker — of Elbow Lake, Grant County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1950.

Carol Bartels — of Ironton, Crow Wing County, Minn. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Mrs. Bert Baston — of St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

Wilma Battle (born c.1942) — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Born about 1942. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Cathy Baudeck — of Hibbing, St. Louis County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

Helen Baughn — of Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.

Allie R. Bean — of Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Margaret Bean — of Green Isle, Sibley County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

Dorothy Beattie — of Red Wing, Goodhue County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Linda Bedeau — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Mrs. R. C. Bell — of Detroit Lakes, Becker County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Sharon Sayles Belton (b. 1951) — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., May 13, 1951. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984, 1996; mayor of Minneapolis, Minn., 1994-2001. Female. Still living as of 2009.

See also NNDB dossier

Melanie Benjamim — of Onamia, Mille Lacs County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Alicia Bennett — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Joanne Benson (b. 1943) — of St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn. Born January 4, 1943. Member of Minnesota state senate 17th District, 1991-94; Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, 1995-99. Female. Still living as of 1999.

Jennifer Benton — of Minnesota. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Minnesota 5th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

Sonja Berg — of St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.

Marcia Betker — of Hutchinson, McLeod County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Mrs. J. M. Bishop — of Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Julie Blaha — of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Mayme Blakeslee — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Lucile Blank — of Ramsey County, Minn. Candidate for Minnesota state senate 42nd District, 1958. Female. Still living as of 1958.

Mary Bliesmer — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Mrs. Lynn Boelter — of Windom, Cottonwood County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Gerrie Boice — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Mrs. John Bolger — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

Helen Boosalis (1919-2009) — also known as Helen Geankoplis — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., August 28, 1919. Married 1945 to Michael Gus Boosalis. Democrat. Mayor of Lincoln, Neb., 1975-83; candidate for Governor of Nebraska, 1986. Female. Greek ancestry. Member, American Association of Retired Persons. Died, from a brain tumor, June 15, 2009 (age 89 years, 291 days). Burial location unknown.

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		Image source: City of Lincoln

Mrs. Arthur Boppel — of Shakopee, Scott County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.

Madeleine Zeien Bordallo (b. 1933) — also known as Madeleine Z. Bordallo; Madeleine Mary Zeien — of Hagatna, Guam. Born in Graceville, Big Stone County, Minn., May 31, 1933. Daughter of Christian Peter Zeien and Mary Evelyn (Roth) Zeien; married 1953 to Ricardo Jerome Bordallo. Democrat. Local news editor for KUAM radio/television; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Guam, 1964 (alternate), 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Guam, 1965-93; member of Guam senate, 1981-82, 1987-94; candidate for Governor of Guam, 1990; Lieutenant Governor of Guam, 1995-2002; Delegate to U.S. Congress from Guam, 2003-. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2009.

ReNae Bowman — of Crystal, Hennepin County, Minn. Mayor of Crystal, Minn., 2005-. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Florence R. Boys (b. 1873) — also known as Florence Alice Riddick; Mrs. S. E. Boys — of South Bend, St. Joseph County, Ind.; Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind. Born in Minnesota, December 3, 1873. Daughter of Isaac Hancock Riddick (1846-1931) and Alice Esther (Wood) Riddick (1848-1873); sister of Carlos Wood Riddick; married, November 24, 1898, to Samuel Evan Boys; aunt of Merrill K. Riddick. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Indiana, 1924, 1932 (alternate). Female. Burial location unknown.

See also Riddick-Boys family of Indiana

Josephine Brack — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Mildred J. Bradley — of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Joyce M. Brady — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.

Mrs. Mark G. Brataas, Jr. — of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.

Diana Virginia Bratlie — of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Bev Braun — of White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Mrs. Elmer Bredlie — of Eldred, Polk County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

Laura Brod — of New Prague, Le Sueur County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Ruth Bromstad — of Milan, Chippewa County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Gladys Brooks — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952; Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Madge Brown — of Granite Falls, Yellow Medicine County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Vernice Brownell — of Ely, St. Louis County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.

Mrs. Frank J. Bruno — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Mrs. R. E. Bruns — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

Charissa Bryant — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Lucy Buckner-Watson — of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Joyce Margueritte Ellis Buettner (b. 1937) — also known as Joyce E. Buettner — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Born in Austin, Mower County, Minn., November 17, 1937. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 1993.

Emma Lou Burlingame — of Stillwater, Washington County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

Mrs. H. L. Burns — of Eveleth, St. Louis County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Jane Humbird Burr — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Mrs. Arthur Bussell — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.

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