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Female Politicians in Arizona, R-Z


  Joni Ramos — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susie Rappoport — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Raseley — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Candidate for Arizona state senate 22nd District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Carrie Rauch — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Donna Reagan — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Anne Reimann — U.S. Attorney for Arizona, 1960-61. Female. Still living as of 1961.
  Amy Rezzonico — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elaine Richardson — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Elected Arizona state senate 11th District 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Mae D. Ricketts — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Illa Riggi — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Frances Rigo — of Arizona. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Rebecca Rios — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Elected Arizona state house of representatives 7th District 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Patricia A. Roberson — of Arizona. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Bernice Roberts (born c.1937) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1937. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Eva Robinette — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret A. Rockwell — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Arizona, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Jeanette Rodda — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  F. Ann Rodriguez — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elizabeth Rogers — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 5th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marie Rogers — of Avondale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Rojas — of Tolleson, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Edwynne Cutler Rosenbaum (1899-2003) — also known as E. C. 'Polly' Rosenbaum — of Hayden, Gila County, Ariz.; Globe, Gila County, Ariz. Born in Ollie, Keokuk County, Iowa, September 4, 1899. Married to William George Rosenbaum. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1949-95; defeated, 1994; Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1996. Female. Member, Zonta; Order of the Eastern Star. Died, of congestive heart failure, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., December 28, 2003 (age 104 years, 115 days). Burial location unknown.
  Phyllis Rowe — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Judge Ryan — Democrat. Democratic candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona, 2000 (primary, 5th District), 2002 (8th District). Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Elise Salinger (1942-1998) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill., March 5, 1942. Democrat. School teacher; member of Arizona state house of representatives 20th District, 1997-98; died in office 1998. Female. Member, National Organization for Women; American Association of University Women. Died in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., March 16, 1998 (age 56 years, 11 days). Burial location unknown.
  April Salkowski — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jessica Sampson — Young Socialist Alliance candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 2nd District, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Laura Sanchez — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Claire Sargent — of Arizona. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Arizona, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Grace Schell — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Lucille Schoolland — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy Hankins Schultz — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Candidate for Arizona state house of representatives 16th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Mrs. William C. Schwab — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Elaine M. Scruggs — of Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Mayor of Glendale, Ariz., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Esther Sharif — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara Shelor — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 2nd District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Barbara Silverburg — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Clay Simer — of Winslow, Navajo County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Myrtle Mae Simer — of Winslow, Navajo County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Amanda Simpson — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kyrsten Sinema — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susan Bitter Smith — Republican. Candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Arizona 1st District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Virginia Dodd Smith (1911-2006) — also known as Virginia Smith; Virginia Dodd — of Chappell, Deuel County, Neb. Born in Randolph, Fremont County, Iowa, June 30, 1911. Daughter of Clifton Clark Dodd and Erville (Reeves) Dodd; married, August 27, 1931, to Haven N. Smith (died 1997). Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1972; U.S. Representative from Nebraska 3rd District, 1975-91. Female. Methodist. Member, Farm Bureau; Daughters of the American Revolution; American Association of University Women; Order of the Eastern Star. Died in Sun City West, Maricopa County, Ariz., January 23, 2006 (age 94 years, 207 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Ruth Solomon — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state senate 14th District; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Nellie Soto — of Litchfield Park, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Carol Springer — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Arizona state treasurer; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Sarah Stannard — of Arizona. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 6th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Jeanine Starrett — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ruth Pamela Starsky — of Arizona. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Anne Stephenson — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. A. Henderson Stockton — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. J. A. Stokely — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Della Tovrea Stuart (1888-1969) — also known as Della Gillespie; Della Tovrea; Mrs. E. A. Tovrea; Mrs. William P. Stuart — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz.; Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz. Born in Blanco, Blanco County, Tex., October 8, 1888. Daughter of James Steele Gillespie and Irene (Anderson) Gillespie; married, December 18, 1906, to Edward A. Tovrea (died 1932); married, November 16, 1936, to William P. Stuart. Democrat. Auditor; director and vice-president, Tovrea Packing Co., 1919-46; president, Central Arizona Broadcasting Co., 1937-44; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1936; member of Arizona Democratic State Central Committee, 1940; member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 1940-56. Female. Quaker. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution. Died January 17, 1969 (age 80 years, 101 days). Burial location unknown.
  Judy Summers — of Arizona. Republican. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mrs. John S. Sundt — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Ellen Terry — of Tempe, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Deborah Thomas — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 6th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Mary V. Thomas — of Arizona. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Betty J. Thompson — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Richard Timmons — of Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Alberta C. Tippeconnic — of Arizona. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sue Tucker — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lillian Turner — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Lois M. Turner — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Karen Turney — of Arizona. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lisa Underhill — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Genevieve Vega — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shiree Verdone (born c.1960) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born about 1960. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pamela Volponi — of Arizona. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Arizona 3rd District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Eleanor Voris — Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Roberta Voss — of Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Elected Arizona state house of representatives 19th District 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Glenda Walker — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Carolyn Warner — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2000; member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lori Warring — of Kingman, Mohave County, Ariz. Republican. Candidate for Arizona state senate 3rd District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Bobbie Watts — of Goodyear, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Christine Weason — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives 25th District; elected 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Claire Webb — of Bonita, Graham County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1940, 1948, 1952; vice-chair of Arizona Democratic Party, 1950. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. W. T. Webb — of Bonita, Graham County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Frances Brawner Weedon (1885-1963) — also known as Frances B. Weedon; Daisy Weedon; Frances Taylor Brawner; Mrs. Robert L. Weedon — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Frankfort, Franklin County, Ky., October 9, 1885. Sister of Walter Franklin Brawner. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1952, 1956; member, Arizona State Parks Board, 1957-63. Female. Congregationalist. Member, Order of the Eastern Star. Died, of heart disease, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., April 12, 1963 (age 77 years, 185 days). Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Ariz.
  Mrs. J. Andrew West — of Prescott, Yavapai County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1928, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jean Westwood (1923-1997) — also known as Jean Miles — of West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah; Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Price, Carbon County, Utah, November 22, 1923. Daughter of Francis Marion Miles and Nettie (Potter) Miles; married 1941 to Richard E. Westwood. Democrat. Mink raiser; writer; staff member for U.S. Rep. David S. King, 1965-66; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 1972; Chairman of Democratic National Committee, 1972; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996. Female. Died, of pituitary cancer, in American Fork Hospital, American Fork, Utah County, Utah, August 18, 1997 (age 73 years, 269 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Peggy Wheat — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda White — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa White — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Samuel White — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1928, 1944; member of Democratic National Committee from Arizona, 1937. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katharine Widland — also known as Kate Widland — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Rose Wilcox (b. 1949) — also known as Mary Rose Garrido — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Superior, Pinal County, Ariz., November 21, 1949. Daughter of John Garrido and Betty (Nunez) Garrido; married 1971 to Earl V. Wilcox. Democrat. Special assistant to U.S. Sen. Dennis DeConcini, 1977-83; member Phoenix City Council, 1983-93; Maricopa County Commissioner, 1993-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1996, 2000, 2004 (alternate), 2008; shot and wounded on August 13, 1997, by Larry Marvin Naman, who was angry over her support for a quarter-cent sales tax to fund a sports stadium; newspaper publisher; restaurant owner. Female. Catholic. Mexican ancestry. Still living as of 2009.
  Thelda Williams — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Mayor of Phoenix, Ariz., 1994; defeated, 1995. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Julia Willis — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Katherine Wilson — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Irene Winnemann — of Rimrock, Yavapai County, Ariz. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Lovinna Wright — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Sadie Wright — of Miami, Gila County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1948, 1952, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Kimberly Yee — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marian Yim — of Arizona. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Harriet H. Young — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Arizona, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Virginia Yrun — of Arizona. Democrat. Member of Arizona state senate 13th District, 2001-. Female. Still living as of 2002.

 

 


 
   
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