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Female Politicians in Minnesota, N-P

	Kathryn Chisolm Nadeau — of Rogers, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. Arthur Naftalin — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Colleen Nardone — of Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Kay Nee (1919-2010) — also known as Kay Evangeline Bonner — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn.; Fridley, Anoka County, Minn. Born in Plummer, Red Lake County, Minn., October 26, 1919. Daughter of David Thomas Bonner and Helena (Franken) Bonner; married, April 19, 1947, to William Joseph Nee (1925-2000). Democrat. Radio and television writer and producer; actress; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Catholic. Member, League of Women Voters. Died August 2, 2010 (age 90 years, 280 days). Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Janet Nelson — of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
	Mildred Nelson — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Nancy Nelson — of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Gina Nettle — of Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. O. C. Neuman — of Wheaton, Traverse County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Sylvia Newstrom — of Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Mrs. J. A. Nightingale — of Fairmont, Martin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Evelyn Nordstrom — of Sacred Heart, Renville County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Mrs. David Norman — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Esther Norstad — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
	Velma L. Oakland — of Red Lake, Beltrami County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Betsy O'Berry — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Alvina O'Brien — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
	Beatrice Walker O'Kane (1896-1955) — also known as Beatrice W. O'Kane — of Cairo, Alexander County, Ill. Born in Cairo, Alexander County, Ill., 1896. Daughter of George B. Walker. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932, 1944. Female. Died in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., 1955 (age about 59 years). Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Ill.
	Hazel Rollins O'Leary (b. 1937) — Born May 17, 1937. U.S. Secretary of Energy, 1993. Female. Still living as of 2009.   See also NNDB dossier
	Anna Dickey Olesen — also known as Anna D. Olesen; Mrs. Peter Olesen — of Cloquet, Carlton County, Minn.; Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Minnesota, 1920; candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1922; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Mary Seymour Olmsted (b. 1919) — also known as Mary S. Olmsted — of Tennessee. Born in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn., September 28, 1919. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, 1975-79; Solomon Islands, 1978-79. Female. Still living as of 1991.
	Stella Olsen — of Owatonna, Steele County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Virginia Olson — of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Mrs. E. H. Otterson — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Rebecca Otto — of Marine on St. Croix, Washington County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. Howard Overmann — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
	Valeria Pappenfus — of St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Virginia A. Parish — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Marge Patterson — of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Ruthmary Penick — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1956, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
	Rosemary Perez — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Kay Peterson — of Karlstad, Kittson County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1960, 1964 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Opal Peterson — of Minnesota. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Mrs. Wayne Peterson — of Moorhead, Clay County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Mrs. George Pillsbury — of Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Mrs. Raymond Plank — of Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
	Mari Pokornowski — of Cokato, Wright County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Linda Jean Presthus — of Edina, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. Rector Putnam — of Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

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