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  Maryetta Saccomano — of Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., 2007. Female. Member, Kiwanis; Elks. Still living as of 2007.
  Kari Sachs — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 13th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Claudia Salomon — of New Jersey. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Christine Samuels — also known as Roz Samuels — of Montclair, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000 (alternate), 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from New Jersey, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Olive C. Sanford (b. 1875) — of Nutley, Essex County, N.J. Born in Palmyra, Wayne County, N.Y., December 19, 1875. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly, 1935-42; delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Essex County, 1947. Female. Member, League of Women Voters; American Association of University Women. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1900 to F. H. Sanford.
  Mary Lou Scarani — of Vineland, Cumberland County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Ruthanne Scaturro — of Brick, Ocean County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Peg Schaffer — of Bedminster, Somerset County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Elfie L. Scheideler — of Roselle, Union County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Priscilla Schenk — of New Jersey. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Kate Prentice Schley (1885-1970) — also known as Kate deForest Prentice — of Far Hills, Somerset County, N.J. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., April 23, 1885. Daughter of William S. P. Prentice. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1932; member of Republican National Committee from New Jersey, 1944-49. Female. Episcopalian. Died in 1970 (age about 85 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Second cousin once removed of Nathaniel Prentice Banks; daughter of William S. P. Prentice; married to Reeve Schley; mother of Eleanor Prentice Schley; grandmother of Christine Todd Whitman. See Whitman-Todd-Schley-Banks family of New Jersey.
  Helen C. Schoel — of Westfield, Union County, N.J. Republican. Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy Jane Schron — of East Orange, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Linda H. Schwager — of Oakland, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Oakland, N.J., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Sandra Schwartz — of Highland Park, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Susan Schwartz — Communist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Darlene A. Scocca — of Burlington, Burlington County, N.J. Mayor of Burlington, N.J., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Brigitte H. Scornavacca — Natural Law candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Esterlene Scott — America First candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marjorie Seamen — of Holmdel, Monmouth County, N.J. Republican. Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Patricia Sebold — also known as Pat Sebold — of Livingston, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Donna Serber — of New Jersey. Independent Non-Political candidate for New Jersey state house of assembly 9th District, 1975. Female. Still living as of 1975.
  Rita Shade — of Woodstown, Salem County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Shafran — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Brigid M. Shanley — of Bernardsville, Somerset County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth L. Sharp — of Union City, Hudson County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Nellie R. Sharp — of Flemington, Hunterdon County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Thelma Parkinson Sharp (1898-1983) — also known as Thelma P. Sharp; Thelma Parkinson — of Vineland, Cumberland County, N.J. Born in Vineland, Cumberland County, N.J., 1898. Democrat. Member of New Jersey Democratic State Committee, 1922-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1956; member, Arrangements Committee, 1964; candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1930. Female. Methodist. Member, American Association of University Women. Died March 12, 1983 (age about 84 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to W. Howard Sharp.
  Jennie S. Sharpe — of New Jersey. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 1st District, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Lois Shaw — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. First woman elected to the city council in Jersey City. Still living as of 2012.
  Helen Griffin Sheehan — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Francine Shelton — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alice E. G. Sherman — of Moorestown, Burlington County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nora M. Shortt — of Wildwood, Cape May County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939-1990) — also known as Barbara B. Sigmund; "Mayor Barbara" — of Princeton, Mercer County, N.J. Born May 27, 1939. Daughter of Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. and Corinne Claiborne Boggs. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1982; mayor of Princeton, N.J., 1983-90. Female. Lost her left eye to cancer in 1982. Died October 10, 1990 (age 51 years, 136 days). Interment at Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, N.J.
  Relatives: Daughter of Thomas Hale Boggs, Sr. and Corinne Claiborne Boggs; sister of Cokie Roberts (National Public Radio reporter and commentator) and Thomas Hale Boggs, Jr.. See Claiborne-Boggs family.
  Epitaph: "A passion for beauty and justice."
  Sandra Silbur — of New Jersey. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lillie Simpson — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Barbra Siperstein — of Edison, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Edna G. Sitgreaves — of Phillipsburg, Warren County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Carol J. Skiba — of Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, N.J. Independent candidate for mayor of Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Margaret M. Slattery — of Dumont, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kathleen T. Sletteland — of Ridgewood, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mary M. Slomine — of Margate City, Atlantic County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen K. Slover — of Keansburg, Monmouth County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Alicia Smith — of Elizabeth, Union County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. E. C. Smith — of Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mrs. E. Vandine Smith — of Paterson, Passaic County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Marie Smith — of Hamilton, Mercer County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rubye Smith — of New Jersey. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 12th District, 1942, 1944; candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Barbara Brooks Smoyer — of Princeton, Mercer County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Barbara Sobel — of Short Hills, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Gloria Soto — of Smithville, Burlington County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Magdalena Speziale — of Wayne, Passaic County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ona Spiridellis — of New Jersey. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 11th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Victoria S. Spruiell — of New Jersey. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 11th District, 1996; Natural Law candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Patricia Spychala — of Bloomfield, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Candidate in primary for mayor of Bloomfield, N.J., 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  Karla Squier — of Maplewood, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Member of New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Judith H. Stanley — of Rumson, Monmouth County, N.J. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from New Jersey, 2000; candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Janice Stanzione — of Toms River, Ocean County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Barbara Castellana Stasiak — of Rockaway, Morris County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Christine Stearns — of Ewing, Mercer County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara L. Steele — of Toms River, Ocean County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Vera Steinberg — of Mt. Freedom, Morris County, N.J. Republican. Member of New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Sylvia Steiner — of West Orange, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Stender — of Fanwood, Union County, N.J.; Scotch Plains, Union County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Roberta Stern — of New Jersey. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ruth E. Stevenson — of Glen Ridge, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Laura Stewart — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 3rd District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Louise J. Stoerrle — of Westville, Gloucester County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1960, 1972; member of New Jersey Republican State Committee, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Jacqueline Stovall — of Moonachie, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Candace Straight — of Bloomfield, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carole E. Strang — America First candidate for Presidential Elector for New Jersey, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Katherine H. Stratton — of Ridgewood, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joyce Straus — of New Jersey. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ruth C. Streeter (b. 1895) — of Morristown, Morris County, N.J. Born in Brookline, Norfolk County, Mass., October 2, 1895. Delegate to New Jersey state constitutional convention from Morris County, 1947. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, June 23, 1917, to Thomas Winthrop Streeter.
  Patricia Stuart — of Englewood, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1988. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.
  Nancy Stultz — of Trenton, Mercer County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Esther Suarez — of Edgewater, Bergen County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy D. Sullivan — of East Brunswick, Middlesex County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Anne Sumers — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New Jersey 5th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Isabelle McCullough Summers (b. 1887) — also known as Isabelle M. Summers; Isabelle McCullough — of Paterson, Passaic County, N.J. Born in Belfast, Ireland (now Northern Ireland), August 20, 1887. Republican. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Passaic County, 1926-27; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1928. Female. Member, Odd Fellows; Order of the Eastern Star. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Sumter-Edwards — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Anna Sutton — of Plainfield, Union County, N.J. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1996 (alternate), 2000; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen Szabo — of Trenton, Mercer County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.

 

 


 
   
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