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Female Politicians in Texas, W-Z

	Laura M. Wagner — of Borger, Hutchinson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Mrs. George P. Walker — of Kerrville, Kerr County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Lola M. Walker — of Martindale, Caldwell County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Rosa Walker — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972 (alternate), 1996, 2000, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Aliceanne Wallace — of Belton, Bell County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Christina Walsh — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Tawana Walter-Cadien — of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mary Allyson Ward — of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Rosie Lee Ware — of Texarkana, Bowie County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Mary Wathen-White — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
	Allene R. Watson — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Ida Watson — of Naples, Morris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Marcia Waugh — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
	Lucie Weaver (born c.1938) — of DeSoto, Dallas County, Tex. Born about 1938. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Anne Weedman — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Hilda B. Weinert (b. 1889) — also known as Mrs. H. H. Weinert — of Seguin, Guadalupe County, Tex. Born April 19, 1889. Married 1912 to H. H. Weinert. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1956; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 1966. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. H. C. Weir — of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Angela Wells — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Geri Wells — of Sugar Land, Fort Bend County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Mrs. P. A. Welty — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 13th District, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Sue Weninger — of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Mrs. W. H. Wentland — of Manor, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Gayle West — of Pasadena, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988; Presidential Elector for Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Mrs. F. F. Weymouth — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Anne Maresh Wheeler — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Edna R. White — Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
	Mrs. John White — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Molly White — of Belton, Bell County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Martha Whitehead — of Longview, Gregg County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Kathie Whitford-Freeman — of Livingston, Polk County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Lillian Whiting — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Kathryn Whitmire (b. 1946) — also known as Kathy Whitmire — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in 1946. Mayor of Houston, Tex., 1982-91. Female. Still living as of 2002.
	Elaine M. Wiant — of Irving, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Judith B. Wilkerson — of Pleasanton, Atascosa County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Pamela P. Willeford — of Texas. U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, 2003-06; Liechtenstein, 2003-06. Female. Still living as of 2006.
	Barbara Williams — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Doris Williams — of Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
	Esther Williams — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Martha Williams — of Terrell, Kaufman County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Nancy N. Williams — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Kristi Willis — of Texas. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Edith Eunice Therrel Wilmans (1882-1966) — also known as Edith Wilmans — of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Tex. Born December 21, 1882. Democrat. Member of Texas state house of representatives, 1922; candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 13th District, 1951. Female. First woman to serve in the Texas legislature. Died March 21, 1966 (age 83 years, 90 days). Interment at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, Dallas, Tex.
	Chelsie N. Wilson — of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Mrs. W. D. Wilson — of Bay City, Matagorda County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Melanie Wilson-Lawson — of Pearland, Brazoria County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Erin Wise — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Linda Wise — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Dorothy M. Wiseman — of Hillsboro, Hill County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Arlene Wohlgemuth — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 17th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
	Fannie Campbell Womack — of Palestine, Anderson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Dorline Wonciar — of Texas. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Dorothy Bishop Wood (1921-1999) — of Greenville, Hunt County, Tex. Born in Greenville, Hunt County, Tex., September 5, 1921. Married to Richard Wood. Delegate to Republican National Convention. Female. Church of Christ. Died August 9, 1999 (age 77 years, 338 days). Interment at Miller Grove Cemetery, Miller Grove, Tex.
	Mrs. James F. Wood — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Mrs. Ross Woodall — of Huntsville, Walker County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Hazel Bledsoe Wright — of Sherman, Grayson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Shondra Wygal — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
	Dorothy Wyvell — Constitution candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 16th District, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
	Mrs. H. L. Yates — of Brownsville, Cameron County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
	Ruth Yeager — U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, 1993. Female. Still living as of 1993.
	Pauline Yelderman — of Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. G. A. Young — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Mrs. Harold Young — of Odessa, Ector County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
	Louise Young — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Louise Young — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Sue Youngblood (born c.1926) — of Corsicana, Navarro County, Tex. Born in Navarro County, Tex., about 1926. Mayor of Corsicana, Tex., 1971-75. Female. Still living as of 1975.
	Judith Zaffrini — of Laredo, Webb County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
	Sylvia Zapata — of Texas. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
	Mrs. A. C. Zehner — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Elizabeth M. Zermeno — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
	Fay Zimmerman — of Odessa, Ector County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Jo-Ann Zimmerman — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
	Diana Zuniga — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.

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