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Female Politicians in Tennessee, D-J

	Gloria P. Dailey — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Dixie Damm — of Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Ann Daniel — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Valerie Daugherty — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Cherry Davis — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Delainia Davis — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Diane Davis — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Janice Davis — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Ruth Davis — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Lois M. DeBerry — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn.; Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Tennessee, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Sarah Delaney — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 3rd District, 1974. Female. Still living as of 1974.
	Jewell Dorris — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Mrs. J. H. Doyle — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Anne Dunn — of Brentwood, Williamson County, Tenn. Mayor of Brentwood, Tenn., 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Alice Elder — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
	Jane G. Eskind — of Tennessee. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1978; Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Willa Blake Eslick (1878-1961) — also known as Willa McCord Blake — of Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn. Born in Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tenn., September 8, 1878. Daughter of Washington Blake and Eliza Hansell (McCord) Blake; married, June 6, 1906, to Edward Everett Eslick. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 1932-33. Female. Methodist. Member, American Association of University Women; Daughters of the American Revolution; United Daughters of the Confederacy; Order of the Eastern Star. Died in Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn., February 18, 1961 (age 82 years, 163 days). Interment at Maplewood Cemetery, Pulaski, Tenn.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
	Fay Etheridge — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Margaret Faill — of Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Lauren Fairbanks — of Soddy Daisy, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. Donald W. Faulk — of Erwin, Unicoi County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	JoAnne Favors — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Frances Fifer — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Margaret Fireabend — of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn. Mayor of Bristol, Tenn., 1997-98. Female. Still living as of 1998.
	Gwen Fleming — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Mary Lynn Fletcher — of Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Mrs. Joseph W. Folk — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Julia Grimmet Fortson (b. 1910) — also known as Julia L. Grimmet — of Shreveport, Caddo Parish, La. Born in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tenn., July 8, 1910. Daughter of Judson M. Grimmet. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Louisiana, 1936-50. Female. Baptist. Member, Junior League. Still living as of 1950.
	Ginnia C. Fox — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 4th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
	Sonja Fox — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Betty N. Fraley — of Winchester, Franklin County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000 (alternate); member, Platform Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Desiree Franklin — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Lois Freeman — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Faye Marie Frey — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Rachel Fugate — of Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Janis Fullilove — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Karen Garner — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Stacey Arlene Garrett — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Jeanne K. Geraghty — of Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Polly Dougherty Gibson (1917-1998) — also known as Polly D. Gibson — of Michigan. Born in Athens, McMinn County, Tenn., February 26, 1917. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state senate 24th District, 1970. Female. Congregationalist. Member, Junior League. Died of complications of diabetes, June 16, 1998 (age 81 years, 110 days). Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. L. S. Gillentine — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. Hallum W. Goodloe — of Alamo, Crockett County, Tenn.; Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924 (alternate), 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. Julius Goodman — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Sarah Moore Greene — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Mary Lee Gregory — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Carol Hagan — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 3rd District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
	Christine Hagerty — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Ruth Hagerty — of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Krystal Monique Hairston — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Annie I. Hall — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
	Mary Jean Hall — of Covington, Tipton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. J. C. Hampton — of Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
	Judy E. Hampton — of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Shelley Hampton — of Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Jane Hardaway — of Tennessee. Candidate for Tennessee public service commission, 1974. Female. Still living as of 1974.
	Charlotte Harper — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Thelma Harper — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn.; Whites Creek, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Imogene Harris — of Milan, Gibson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Geneva Harrison — of Alcoa, Blount County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Beth H. Harwell (b. 1957) — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Born in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa., July 24, 1957. Republican. University professor; delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008 (alternate); member of Tennessee state house of representatives 56th District, 2007. Female. Church of Christ. Still living as of 2008.
	Vicky Harwell — of Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Jennifer Hatten — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. M. H. Hawkins — of Livingston, Overton County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. A. L. Hayes — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Michelle Haynes — of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Deborah Henderson (born c.1954) — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Born about 1954. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Mabel Hill (d. 1956) — also known as Mrs. Albert E. Hill — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Tennessee, 1939; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944, 1948. Female. Died October 6, 1956. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.
	Glenda Holder — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Saletta Holloway — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Connie Holmes — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. Virgil Holt — of Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Anna B. Hooper — of Newport, Cocke County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mary Giles Howard — of Lookout Mountain, Hamilton County, Tenn. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Tennessee, 1924; candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 3rd District, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mary Howell — of Piney Flats, Sullivan County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Georgia Howser — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Angela Huddleston — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Edith Hudson — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Merrill Parrish Hudson (d. 1967) — also known as Merrill P. Hudson; Mrs. Asaph R. Hudson — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936, 1940. Female. Died May 4, 1967. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis, Tenn.
	Beulah Hughes — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1928 (alternate), 1940 (alternate), 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Geneva B. Humphrey — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Joyce Hurt — of Dresden, Weakley County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Melba T. Isom — of White Bluff, Dickson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Julia Jarman — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Susan Jennings — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Minerva Johnican — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Beverly Wheeler Johnson — of Pulaski, Giles County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Charlette Johnson — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Gloria Johnson — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Ruth Johnson — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Betsy Jones — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Betty Jean Jones — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Bettye Jones — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
	Velma Lois Jones — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Denise Houston Joyner — of Tennessee. Republican. Candidate for Tennessee state senate 25th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1999.

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