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  Lydia Caballero — of Weslaco, Hidalgo County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Louise Caddell — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lucy Cain — of Texas. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 30th District, 1992, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Nancy Cain — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. W. L. Cain — of Thrall, Williamson County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Adelfa B. Callejo — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Donald Cameron — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Karen K. Cameron — of Texas. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Lucinda Campbell — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Vanessa K. Campbell — of Longview, Gregg County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dania Canales — of Roma, Starr County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rachel Canales — of Premont, Jim Wells County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Yolanda Canales — of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gloria Cardenas — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Michelle Cardona — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Member, Credentials Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. F. R. Carlton — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dianne Caron — of Tyler, Smith County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Liz Carpenter — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Billie McClain Carr (1928-2002) — also known as Billie Carr; Billie Jean McClain; "The Godmother" — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., June 1, 1928. Democrat. Member of Texas Democratic State Executive Committee, 1964-66; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972, 1996, 2000; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 1972-2000. Female. Died, of complications from a stroke, in Houston, Harris County, Tex., September 9, 2002 (age 74 years, 100 days). Interment at Forest Park Cemetery, Houston, Tex.
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  Joy Carrington — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Alma Carter — of Plano, Collin County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. Claude Carter — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Jack Carter — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. R. M. Carter — of Sherman, Grayson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Brandie Cartwright — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carol Cassady — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Isela Castanon-Williams — also known as Maria I. Castanon-Williams — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary L. Castillo — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. O. C. Castle — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Belinda Castro — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Caswell — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 23rd District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Liz Cedillo-Pereira — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Ceverha — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alicia Chacon — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gloria D. Chandler — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Janice Coates Chandler — of San Angelo, Tom Green County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marie Elda Chapa Sinder — of McAllen, Hidalgo County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Aldrinette Chapital — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Chelsea Chapman — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. W. R. Chapman — of Stamford, Jones County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Florestella V. Chavez — of Elsa, Hidalgo County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Norma Chávez — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Chavez-Thompson (b. 1944) — also known as Linda Chavez — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex.; Washington, D.C. Born in Lorenzo, Crosby County, Tex., August 3, 1944. Married 1985 to Robert Thompson (died 1993). Democrat. International representative (1971) and international vice-president (1988), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); executive vice-president, AFL-CIO, 1995-2007; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Vice-Chair of Democratic National Committee, 1997-2005; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 2004. Female. Mexican ancestry. Still living as of 2010.
  Campaign slogan (2010): "Standing up for the next generation - standing up for Texas' economic future."
  See also Wikipedia article
  Bonita F. Childs — of Temple, Bell County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Betty Jo Christian — of Texas. Member, Interstate Commerce Commission, 1976-79. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Veronica R. Cintron — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Alice Cisneros — also known as Mary Alice Perez — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Married 1969 to Henry Gabriel Cisneros. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Hispanic ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  Valerie Duty Citrano — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elgie Clayton — of Emory, Rains County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. James Clayton — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rita Clements — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Pearl Cloud — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Penny Clowers — of Bedford, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Dee Coats — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Lila Cockrell (b. 1922) — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Born January 19, 1922. Mayor of San Antonio, Tex., 1975-81, 1989-91. Female. Member, Delta Delta Delta. The Lila Cockrell Theatre in San Antonio is named for her. Still living as of 1991.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Mrs. R. H. Coffey — of Vernon, Wilbarger County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Regina Montoya Coggins — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carolyn J. Cohen — of Garden Ridge, Comal County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Chester Coker — of Naples, Morris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Barbara Coldiron — Citizens candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 25th District, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Mrs. J. Pickens Coleman — of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary Stallings Coleman (1914-2001) — also known as Mary S. Coleman; Mary Leslie Stallings — of Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Mich. Born in Forney, Kaufman County, Tex., June 24, 1914. Daughter of Leslie C. Stallings and Agnes (Huther) Stallings; married 1939 to Creighton R. Coleman. Republican. Lawyer; probate judge in Michigan, 1961-72; justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1973-82; resigned 1982; chief justice of Michigan state supreme court, 1979-82. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; Junior League; Altrusa; American Legion Auxiliary; American Association of University Women; Beta Sigma Phi; Phi Kappa Phi; Alpha Omicron Pi. Died, of cancer, in Ocala, Marion County, Fla., November 27, 2001 (age 87 years, 156 days). Cremated; ashes interred at Oakridge Cemetery, Marshall, Mich.
  Mrs. J. H. Collier — of Mumford, Robertson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Bailey Collins — of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Dotty Q. Collins — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 25th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Evelyn Collins — of Texas. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Godfrey Collins — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Jessica Colon — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Neveille H. Colson — of Navasota, Grimes County, Tex. Democrat. Member of Texas state senate, 1950. Female. Still living as of 1950.
  Gwendolyn Combs — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Susan Combs (born c.1945) — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Born about 1945. Republican. Texas commissioner of agriculture, 2004; delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008; Texas state comptroller, 2007. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret Conger — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Conley — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bernice G. Conley — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Erica Contreras — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Corrine N. Cook — of Mesquite, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Glennda Cook — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mattie C. Ingrum Cook — Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. J. W. Cooper — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lisa Cope — of Round Rock, Williamson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kay Copeland — of Texas. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Yolanda Coroy — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Claudia D. Cortez — of Texas. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Rebecca A. Costilla — of San Benito, Cameron County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. H. A. Cowan — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mary E. Cowart — Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Julia Ann Cowden — of Alvarado, Johnson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964 (alternate), 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kathleen Cox — Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Owen D. Cox — of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sue Cox — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Jane Ann Craig — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. R. T. Craig — of Athens, Henderson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Claude S. Cravens — of Slaton, Lubbock County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Lucille Crawford — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gwendolyn Creacy — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary J. Cresson — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1932. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Juanita Croft — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Betty Dickson Cross — of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Sherry Cross — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Cecilia Crossley — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marian Faye Crossley — of Texas. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Karen Crouch — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy Crouch — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Linda Cryer — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Allie M. Currie — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.

 

 


 
   
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