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Female Politicians in North Carolina, R-Z


  Frances Jean Ratcliff — also known as Frances Ratcliff — of Pantego, Beaufort County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Herriette Lee Ray — of Fuquay-Varina, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lynn A. Ray — of Conover, Catawba County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ellen Reckhow — of Durham, Durham County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Melissa Reed — of Apex, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susan Reed — of Sugar Grove, Watauga County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Charona Remillard (born c.1974) — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Born about 1974. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ellen Richard — of Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. John T. Richardson — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. John D. Robinson — of Wallace, Duplin County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Grace Rodenbough — of Walnut Cove, Stokes County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956 (delegation secretary). Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Lillian Rodgers — of Wilmington, New Hanover County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Tina W. Rodriquez — of Morehead City, Carteret County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004; member, Rules Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Thelma Rogers — also known as Mrs. Louis G. Rogers — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Grace J. Rohrer — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Reva M. Rothrock — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Marie Rowe — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret Best Royall — also known as Mrs. Kenneth Royall — of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Female. Interment at Willowdale Cemetery, Goldsboro, N.C.
  Relatives: Married to Kenneth Claiborne Royall; mother of Kenneth Claiborne Royall, Jr.. See Royall family of North Carolina.
  Suzanne Rucker — of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Stella Rutledge — of Wilson, Wilson County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mrs. J. R. Satterthwaite — of Tarboro, Edgecombe County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Linda C. Sawyer — of Bryson City, Swain County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ella Butler Scarborough — also known as Ella B. Scarborough — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Charlotte, N.C., 1999, 2001; delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joanne Schlaginhaufer — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Aimee Schmidt — of Cary, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. B. A. Scott — of Henderson, Vance County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jane Seawell — of Carthage, Moore County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Susanne Sellers — of Denver, Lincoln County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Trent Semans — of Durham, Durham County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Susie Marshall Sharp (1907-1996) — of Reidsville, Rockingham County, N.C. Born in Rocky Mount, Nash County, N.C., July 7, 1907. Daughter of James Merritt Sharp and Annie (Blackwell) Sharp. Democrat. Lawyer; superior court judge in North Carolina, 1949-62; justice of North Carolina state supreme court, 1962-74; chief justice of North Carolina state supreme court, 1974-79. Female. Methodist. Member, American Bar Association; Order of the Coif; Phi Beta Kappa; Delta Kappa Gamma; Altrusa; Soroptimists. Died March 1, 1996 (age 88 years, 238 days). Interment somewhere in Reidsville, N.C.
  Barbara Sharpe — of Concord, Cabarrus County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Delores Jean Shaver — of West End, Moore County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Linda Shaw (born c.1940) — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Born about 1940. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008; member of Republican National Committee from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Christie Silvestri — of Matthews, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Candidate for mayor of Matthews, N.C., 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Bernita Sims — of High Point, Guilford County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. S. C. Sitterson — of Kinston, Lenoir County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jo Bailey Sitton — of Morganton, Burke County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Erica E. Smith — of Mt. Airy, Surry County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Hazel Smith — Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Michele Smith — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Kerr Spencer — Democrat. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Stella Spencer — also known as Mrs. J. C. Spencer — of Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952 (alternate), 1964; Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary H. Starkey — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marjorie O. Strawn — of Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Daphne Ann Stroup — of Davidson, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Bruce Strowd — of Chapel Hill, Orange County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary P. Summa — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jill Swain — of Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Mayor of Huntersville, N.C.; elected 2007, 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Ruth Swisher — of Southern Pines, Moore County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Kathy Taft — of Greenville, Pitt County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Cecelia Taylor (born c.1941) — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Born about 1941. Republican. School teacher; delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tessie L. Taylor — of Aberdeen, Moore County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Hope B. Teaster — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Susan M. Teauge — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jewell Thomas — of Elizabethtown, Bladen County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lucille W. Thornhill (b. 1917) — also known as Lucille Wooten — of Bluefield, Mercer County, W.Va. Born in Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C., April 21, 1917. Daughter of Richard Stephen Wooten and Inez C. (Shipp) Wooten. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Mercer County, 1965-66, 1969-70; appointed 1965. Female. Baptist. Still living as of 1970.
  Relatives: Married, December 13, 1941, to Robert E. Thornhill.
  Mrs. R. J. Tighe — of Asheville, Buncombe County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Alma Tilghman — of Beaufort, Carteret County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gladys Avery Tillett — also known as Mrs. Charles W. Tillett, Jr. — of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1932, 1940, 1956 (alternate); Vice-Chair, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Charles Walter Tillett, Jr..
  Mrs. E. M. Tomlin — of Concord, Cabarrus County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ann T. Turlington — of Clinton, Sampson County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marla Turlington — of North Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Leif Valand — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. A. E. Verbyla — of Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Grace W. Vickery — of Henderson, Vance County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000 (alternate), 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret Vogt — of Wilson, Wilson County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Peggy Walton — of Whiteville, Columbus County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mabel S. Ward — of Asheboro, Randolph County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Relatives: Married to Wiley L. Ward.
  Mary Alice Warren — of Winston-Salem, Forsyth County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Peggy Warren — of Hurdle Mills, Person County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Barbara Gore Washington — of North Carolina. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from North Carolina 12th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Joyce Watts — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rae C. Weaver — of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Mich.; Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Republican. Director of Organization, Michigan Republican State Committee; executive director, Washtenaw County Republican Committee; candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 53rd District, 1974. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  J. Elsie Webb — of Rockingham, Richmond County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Betsy Wells — of Kings Mountain, Cleveland County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary P. Wells — of Rocky Mount, Nash County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nancy Wells — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bettie West — of North Carolina. Republican. Presidential Elector for North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Diane Wheatly — of Linden, Cumberland County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Valerie White — of Asheboro, Randolph County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. W. E. White — of Colerain, Bertie County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Jacqueline T. Wieland — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shirley M. Wiggins — of Gastonia, Gaston County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Laura I. Wiley — of High Point, Guilford County, N.C. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sylvania Wilkerson — of Goldsboro, Wayne County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Brenda E. Wilkins — of Williamston, Martin County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy A. Williamson — of Kenansville, Duplin County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Peggy Wilson (b. 1945) — of Wrangell, Alaska. Born in Anamosa, Jones County, Iowa, September 8, 1945. Republican. Registered nurse; member of North Carolina state house of representatives; member of Alaska state house of representatives 2nd District, 2001-. Female. Member, Rotary. Still living as of 2001.
  Tawana Wilson-Allen — of North Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Nadine P. Winter — of Washington, D.C. Born in North Carolina. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1968, 1972, 1980, 2000; Presidential Elector for District of Columbia, 2000. Female. Episcopalian. Still living as of 2000.
  Loretta Woodard — of Princeton, Johnston County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Joyce Woodhouse — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sharon Worthington — of Carrboro, Orange County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Helen A. Worthy — of Wilmington, New Hanover County, N.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Becky Young — of Sunset Beach, Brunswick County, N.C. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from North Carolina, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Frances Yow — of Greensboro, Guilford County, N.C. Republican. Cat breeder and TICA cat show judge; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1964. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Walter Zachary — of Yadkinville, Yadkin County, N.C. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mary Ann Zakutney — of North Carolina. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Senator from North Carolina, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.

 

 


 
   
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