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Female Politicians in North Carolina, K-Q


  Dorothy Kendall Kearns — of High Point, Guilford County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Elizabeth Rountree Kellerman (b. 1906) — also known as Elizabeth Kellerman; Elizabeth Rountree; Mrs. George H. Kellerman — of Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Born in High Point, Guilford County, N.C., September 1, 1906. Daughter of James B. Rountree and Elizabeth (Anderson) Rountree; married, October 8, 1940, to George H. Kellerman. Republican. Lawyer; radio commentator; delegate to Hawaii state constitutional convention, 1950; member of Republican National Committee from Hawaii, 1963-70; delegate to Republican National Convention from Hawaii, 1964. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Association of University Women; Phi Beta Kappa. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Fred Kent — of Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Shirley Key — of Dobson, Surry County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret King — Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kenda R. Kirby — of Durham, Durham County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary T. Klenz — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Anne H. Knight — also known as Penny Knight — of Marshville, Union County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kathy W. Knight — of Tillery, Halifax County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. E. M. Land — of Statesville, Iredell County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  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
  Wendy Lapish — of North Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Maggie Palmer Lauterer — also known as Maggie P. Lauterer — of Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 11th District, 1994; delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Wilma D. Leake — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Herbert Leary — of Edenton, Chowan County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Grace Liem — of Concord, Cabarrus County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Paula Little — also known as Polly Little — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Betty Livingston — of Pittsboro, Chatham County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Evelyn S. Lovett — of Durham, Durham County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Stella Lowe — of Newland, Avery County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Irene C. Lowry — of Lumberton, Robeson County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rose Marie Lowry-Townsend — of Pembroke, Robeson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Anna Lyon — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 12th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mildred P. Lyon — American candidate for Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Claire J. Mahoney — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn Bosher Maloney (b. 1948) — also known as Carolyn B. Maloney — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C., February 19, 1948. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984 (alternate), 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Representative from New York 14th District, 1993-. Female. Presbyterian. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Betty Oxendine Mangum — also known as Betty Mangum — of Cary, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Donna Mansfield — of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elaine F. Marshall — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marcie Martin — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy Mazza — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dana Mazzer — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Gaston McBryde — of Gibson, Scotland County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Sadie McCain — of Sanatorium (now part of McCain), Hoke County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mrs. D. A. McCormick — of McDonald, Robeson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Kathy M. McCullough-Testa — of Southern Shores, Dare County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Leah McCurley — of North Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Archie McDougald — of Hamlet, Richmond County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Frances McDuffie — of Laurinburg, Scotland County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carolyn McGee — of North Carolina. Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. F. W. McGowen — of Kenansville, Duplin County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. E. L. McKee — of Sylva, Jackson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1932, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carolyn McKinney — of Kernersville, Forsyth County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara A. McKoy — of Lillington, Harnett County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Geraldine McNeill — of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Meekins — of Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Reid Monroe — of Salisbury, Rowan County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Annette Moore — of Chapel Hill, Orange County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Emily H. Moore — of Kinston, Lenoir County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Susan Moore — of Burlington, Alamance County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Thomasine E. Moore — of Jacksonville, Onslow County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mildred Morgan — of Concord, Cabarrus County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Anne S. Morrison — Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. W. B. Murphy — of Snow Hill, Greene County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sue Wilkins Myrick (b. 1941) — also known as Sue Myrick — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Born in Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio, August 1, 1941. Republican. Television personality; co-founder of advertising firm; mayor of Charlotte, N.C., 1987-91; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 1992; U.S. Representative from North Carolina 9th District, 1995-. Female. Methodist. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Nancy Neal — of Hamlet, Richmond County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ruth H. Nelson — of Pilot Mountain, Surry County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mary D. Nettles — of Pittsboro, Chatham County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000 (alternate), 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. George E. Nicholson — of Chapel Hill, Orange County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. Thomas O'Berry — of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Horne Odom — of Wagram, Scotland County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Muriel K. Offerman — of Cary, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from North Carolina, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. E. R. Ohle — of Celo, Yancey County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Cornelia Olive — of Sanford, Lee County, N.C. Elected () mayor of Sanford, N.C. 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Mae Oliver — of Sanford, Lee County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940, 1948, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Park — of Chapel Hill, Orange County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Earline W. Parmon — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Edward Parsons — Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Lindsay Patterson — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1924, 1928 (alternate); member of Republican National Committee from North Carolina, 1924-40. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lucy B. Patterson — of North Carolina. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 5th District, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Tiffany Peguise-Powers — of Lumberton, Robeson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mabel Penny — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Maria Lopez Perry — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carol W. Peterson — of Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C.; Fletcher, Henderson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Petrou — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa J. Phelps — of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn T. Phillips — of North Carolina. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Bessie Phoenix — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jean Pitts — of Hickory, Catawba County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Diane Pomykacz — of Waxhaw, Union County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eliza Jane Pratt (1902-1981) — of North Carolina. Born in Morven, Anson County, N.C., March 5, 1902. Democrat. U.S. Representative from North Carolina 8th District, 1946-47. Female. Died in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C., May 13, 1981 (age 79 years, 69 days). Interment at Raeford City Cemetery, Raeford, N.C.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Helen Pratt — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy A. Presser — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary Price — of North Carolina. Candidate for Governor of North Carolina, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Elsie Pyatt — of Marion, McDowell County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

 

 


 
   
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