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Female Politicians in Texas, I-K


  Meredith Iler — of Cypress, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Melissa Irion — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Maud Irwin — of Garrison, Nacogdoches County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Richards Jackson (b. 1935) — also known as Barbara Jackson; Barbara Richards — of Nederland, Jefferson County, Tex. Born in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Tex., October 7, 1935. Daughter of William Richards and Syble (Irvin) Richards. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Church of Christ. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Married 1953 to Harold Floyd Jackson.
  Elease Jackson — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Frances Jackson (1910-2007) — also known as Frances Robertson; Mrs. Burris Jackson; Frances Davis — of Hillsboro, Hill County, Tex. Born in Hillsboro, Hill County, Tex., August 20, 1910. Daughter of Whit Robertson and Stella (Godfrey) Robertson. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940, 1948 (alternate). Female. Methodist. Died, in Hill Regional Hospital, Hillsboro, Hill County, Tex., April 16, 2007 (age 96 years, 239 days). Interment at Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro, Tex.
  Relatives: Daughter of Whit Robertson and Stella (Godfrey) Robertson; married, May 8, 1934, to Burris C. Jackson; married to William P. Davis (died 1992).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mae J. Jackson (born c.1940) — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Born in Texas, about 1940. Democrat. Social worker; mayor of Waco, Tex., 2004-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. African ancestry. Member, NAACP; Delta Sigma Theta. Still living as of 2004.
  Relatives: Married to Dillard Huddleston.
  Nora Jackson — of Garland, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Shandra Jackson — of Arlington, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Winifred Davis Jackson — also known as Winifred Jackson — of Ore City, Upshur County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sheila Jackson Lee (b. 1950) — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in Queens, Queens County, N.Y., January 12, 1950. Democrat. Lawyer; municipal judge in Texas, 1987-90; U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 1995-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Seventh-Day Adventist. African ancestry. Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Urban League; American Bar Association. Still living as of 2008.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post
  Critical books about Sheila Jackson-Lee: Bernard Goldberg, 100 People Who Are Screwing Up America (And Al Franken Is #37)
  Mary Jagoe — of Denton, Denton County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Jaska — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Erma F. Jefferson — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Shirley Jefferson — of Waxahachie, Ellis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Cynthia Jenkins — of Irving, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Velma Marjorie Dreyfus Jeter (1903-1998) — also known as Velma Jeter; Velma Marjorie Dreyfus — of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Tex.; Orange, Orange County, Tex. Born in New Iberia, Iberia Parish, La., July 15, 1903. Daughter of Jules Dreyfus and Victoria (Smith) Dreyfus. Democrat. School teacher; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 1996. Female. African ancestry. Member, NAACP. Died January 23, 1998 (age 94 years, 192 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1926 to Clell Edward Jeter.
  Maria Jimenez — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sarita Jiminez — of Floresville, Wilson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Claire Johnson — of Abilene, Taylor County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. Cone Johnson — of Tyler, Smith County, Tex. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Denise Johnson — of Mechanicsville, St. Mary's County, Md. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy M. Johnson — of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Eddie Bernice Johnson (b. 1935) — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., December 3, 1935. Democrat. Nurse; member of Texas state house of representatives, 1972-77; member of Texas state senate, 1987-92; U.S. Representative from Texas 30th District, 1993-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 2004-08. Female. Baptist. African ancestry. Member, NAACP; Delta Kappa Gamma; Urban League; Alpha Kappa Alpha. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Faith Simmons Johnson — also known as Faith Johnson — of DeSoto, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 1992; delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jeanne Johnson — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. Jere Johnson — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Patti Johnson — of Canyon Lake, Comal County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Wayne Johnson — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth Ames Jones — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elizabeth Frank Jones — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gaynelle Griffin Jones — U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, 1993-94. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Gloria Jones — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Helen Marie Jones — of Eagle Pass, Maverick County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Kay F. Jones — of Lipan, Hood County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marilyn E. Jones — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary M. Jones (born c.1949) — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born about 1949. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ruth Jones — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. C. C. Jopling — of La Grange, Fayette County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Charline Jordan (1936-1996) — also known as Barbara Jordan — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., February 21, 1936. Democrat. Member of Texas state senate, 1967; U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 1973-79; speaker, Democratic National Convention, 1988. Female. African ancestry. Lesbian. Received the Spingarn Medal in 1992, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. Died of leukemia and multiple sclerosis, January 17, 1996 (age 59 years, 330 days). Interment at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Books about Barbara Jordan: Mary Beth Rogers, Barbara Jordan : American Hero — Ann Fears Crawford, Barbara Jordan : Breaking the Barriers (for young readers)
  Jo Jordan — of Tyler, Smith County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Lee Joseph — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lauri Josephs — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mamie Joyce — of Denton, Denton County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Walter Judge — of Mineola, Wood County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy Judy — of Texas. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 5th District, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Mrs. Itha Juedeman — of Odessa, Ector County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jane Juett — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Olga Juniger — of Commerce, Hunt County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Flora Cameron Kampmann (born c.1926) — also known as Flora Cameron; Mrs. Ike S. Kampmann, Jr. — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., about 1926. Daughter of William Waldo Cameron and Helen Emelyn (Miller) Cameron. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960, 1964; member of Republican National Committee from Texas, 1960-68. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Junior League; Colonial Dames. Still living as of 1968.
  Relatives: Married, November 1, 1947, to Ike Simpson Kampmann, Jr..
  Mrs. Ben Kanowsky — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Jo Kanowsky — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Beverly B. Kaufman — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988; Presidential Elector for Texas, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Carrie Kelleher — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 30th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Chartress Kelly-Green — of Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. J. D. Kennedy — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Cristy Keul — of Tyler, Smith County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kritina Kiik (born c.1983) — Born about 1983. Republican. Presidential Elector for Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jennifer Kim — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Janice Kinchion — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Angela King — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. J. E. King — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sarah Bailey King — of Quitman, Wood County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Elaine King-Miller — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Democrat. Certified clinical mental health counselor; visually impaired; candidate for Texas state senate 31st District, 2004. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2006.
  Mary Kirkwood — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret Kistlen — of Killeen, Bell County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lisa Kitterman — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 30th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rebecca Armendariz Klein — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 25th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sarah Klein-Tower — of Texas. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 25th District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Leona Knight — of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Janice Koehne (born c.1941) — of Seguin, Guadalupe County, Tex. Born about 1941. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ola Dee Koeppel — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Arika Kulhavy — of Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joanne Kuniansky — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Mrs. Robert W. Kurtz — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Deanna Kuykendall — of McKinney, Collin County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

 

 


 
   
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