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  Sharon A. M. Aarons — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Justice of New York Supreme Court 12th District; elected 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Catherine M. Abate (b. 1947) — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Atlantic City, Atlantic County, N.J., December 8, 1947. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984 (alternate), 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004; member of New York state senate 27th District, 1995-98; candidate for nomination for New York state attorney general, 1998. Female. Catholic. Italian ancestry. Member, National Organization for Women; Americans for Democratic Action. Still living as of 2004.
  Virginia Abbott — of Grand View, Rockland County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Frances Abbraccemente — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Sheila Abdus-Salaam — of New York. Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 2001-04. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  Minnie J. Abel — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1924, 1928, 1932; member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1930-36, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Judith G. Abend — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan I. Abramowitz — of New York. Democrat. Presidential Elector for New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Leonora Abruzzo — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Bella Savitzky Abzug (1920-1998) — also known as Bella S. Abzug; Bella Savitzky; "Battlin' Bella"; "Mother Courage"; "Bellicose Bella" — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y., July 24, 1920. Daughter of Emanuel Savitzky (1882-1933) and Esther Savitzky; married, June 4, 1944, to Maurice Martin Abzug (1916-1986). Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from New York, 1971-77 (19th District 1971-73, 20th District 1973-77); defeated, 1978, 1986; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1996; candidate in primary for U.S. Senator from New York, 1976; candidate in primary for mayor of New York City, N.Y., 1977; member of Democratic National Committee from New York, 1993. Female. Jewish. Member, Urban League; National Organization for Women; American Civil Liberties Union; Americans for Democratic Action; American Jewish Congress. Died, of complications from heart surgery, in Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., March 31, 1998 (age 77 years, 250 days). Interment at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, Queens, N.Y.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Liz J. Abzug — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Patricia L. Acampora (born c.1946) — of Riverhead, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y.; Mattituck, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y. Born about 1946. Republican. Member of New York state assembly 1st District, 1995-; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1996, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alexandra Acker — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Karen Ackerman — of New York. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Rita G. Ackerman — of Jamaica Estates, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Wilhelmina F. Adams (1901-1987) — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Key West, Monroe County, Fla., January 31, 1901. Daughter of Thomas F. Adams and Mary F. (Peck) Adams. Democrat. Florist; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1944, 1964; member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1945-51. Female. Protestant. African ancestry. Member, NAACP; Urban League; Tammany Hall; Order of the Eastern Star. Died in May, 1987 (age 86 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Rose Adelman — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 21st District, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dolores M. Agins — of Westchester County, N.Y. Right To Life candidate for New York state senate 37th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Mary E. Ahart — of Oswego County, N.Y. Liberal. Candidate for New York state assembly from Oswego County, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Michele Aisenberg — of New Rochelle, Westchester County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988; member, Arrangements Committee, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Myrna C. Albert — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 17th District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Marie Albrecht — of Glendale, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Elizabeth Albright — of Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Stephanie Aldersley — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 25th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Margaret C. Aldrich — of Barrytown, Dutchess County, N.Y. Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ann Alexander — of Woodside, Queens, Queens County, N.Y.; Long Island City, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1948, 1956; member of New York Republican State Committee, 1961. Female. Still living as of 1961.
  Anna Alexander — of Winfield, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Denise F. Alexander — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Sandra Alexander — of Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Lee Alford — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Carrie W. Allen — of New York. Socialist. Candidate for secretary of state of New York, 1912. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Christine Allen — of Kenwood, Madison County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Allen — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Grey Allen — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 5th District, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Martha L. Allen — of Fayetteville, Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Sarah Alleyne — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Elaine Allman — of Jamaica, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Gloria DeMarco Aloise — of Long Island City, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Susan D. Alter (b. 1942) — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born May 18, 1942. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1993.
  Diana Altman — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state senate 21st District, 1936; candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 12th District, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lisanne Altman — of New York. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Myriam J. Altman — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District; elected 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Bonnie S. Alvear — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Dorothy Amadi — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Carolyn Amaker — of New York. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Gloria D. Amico — of Long Island City, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Alene S. Ammond (b. 1933) — of Cherry Hill, Camden County, N.J. Born in New York City (unknown county), N.Y., April 6, 1933. Democrat. Member of New Jersey state senate 6th District, 1974-76. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Carol Bagley Amon (b. 1946) — of New York. Born in Richmond, Va., April 23, 1946. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, 1990-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Barbara Amster — of Farmingdale, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Birdie Amsterdam (1901-1996) — also known as "First Lady of the Judiciary" — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Born in Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., March 25, 1901. Daughter of Joseph Amsterdam (band leader) and Essie Amsterdam. Democrat. Lawyer; Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1958-75. Female. Jewish. Died, in Beth Israel Medical Center, Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., July 8, 1996 (age 95 years, 105 days). Interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Maspeth, Queens, N.Y.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Arlene Anderson — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state senate 32nd District, 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Joyce Ellen Anderson (b. 1936) — also known as Joyce Anderson; Joyce Ellen Detton — of Incline Village, Washoe County, Nev. Born in Long Island (unknown county), N.Y., February 9, 1936. Daughter of Dean Henry Detton and Maline (Pessetto) Detton; married, August 20, 1959, to William A. Anderson. Republican. Registered nurse; delegate to Republican National Convention from Nevada, 1972. Female. Mormon. Still living as of 1973.
  Virginia Light Anderson — of New York. Liberal. Candidate for New York state senate 3rd District, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Eliza Andre — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1928, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Faith Moore Andrews — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1930; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1932, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jean Angell — of Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y.; Albany, Albany County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972, 1976, 1980; member of Democratic National Committee from New York, 1973. Female. Still living as of 1993.
  Carol L. Angellino — of Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Jeanne Angiulo — of Massapequa, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Wilhelmina Anstett — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Republican. Member of New York Republican State Committee, 1950; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Patricia Antinello — of New York. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Janet Anzelowitz — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Evelyn Aquila — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mary A. Arabadges — of Syracuse, Onondaga County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Floy Evelyn Archer — also known as Floy Archer; Floy Evelyn Brennan — of Whittier, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in White Plains, Westchester County, N.Y. Daughter of Harold Joseph Brennan and Jean (Gates) Brennan; married, April 12, 1947, to Edward P. Archer. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964; member of California Republican State Central Committee, 1967. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 1967.
  Jacqueline Archer — of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Louise Ardolino — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 7th District, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Argenziano (b. 1955) — of Florida. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., January 1, 1955. Republican. Member of Florida state house of representatives 43rd District, 1997-. Female. Catholic. Member, National Rifle Association. Still living as of 1999.
  Monica M. Arias Miranda — of Duanesburg, Schenectady County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Julia H. Arland — of Steuben County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Steuben County 1st District, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Edith Armitage — of New York. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 41st District, 1942. Female. Still living as of 1942.
  Jeanne R. Aronson — of Glen Head, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lillian C. Arrindell — of Staten Island, Richmond County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Maria D. Arroyo — of Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elizabeth L. Arthur — of Lowville, Lewis County, N.Y. Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lottie W. Ashkroft — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Prohibition candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 23rd District, 1922. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Colleen M. Ashton — of Woodside, Queens, Queens County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mashea Ashton — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Karin Asmus — of Ithaca, Tompkins County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Maida M. Asofsky — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1990.
  Patricia Astro — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Esther M. Aswad — of Binghamton, Broome County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Eva Atkins — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Socialist. Candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 5th District, 1926. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Friedman Atlas (b. 1949) — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., May 20, 1949. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas, 1995-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Beverly Aulman — of Syosset, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Aida Louise Aurelio (1906-1999) — also known as Aida L. Aurelio; Aida Louise Pardi — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y.; Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born January 8, 1906. Married 1931 to Thomas A. Aurelio. Democrat. Social worker; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1940. Female. Died February 7, 1999 (age 93 years, 30 days). Burial location unknown.
  Joyce P. Austin — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sonia Ayala — of Monroe, Orange County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Judith A. Aydelott — of Katonah, Westchester County, N.Y. Democrat. Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

 

 


 
   
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