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  Rhonda R. Babcock — Universal candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lisa Baca — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Evelyn W. Bachigalupi — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth Badger — of Winnetka, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lela Baeskens — of California. Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1952 (voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Deidre Macapinlac Bagby — of Lakeview Terrace, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jobyna Dee Baggerley (b. 1926) — also known as Jobyna Baggerley; Jobyna Dee Treadway — of Edmond, Oklahoma County, Okla. Born in Richmond, Contra Costa County, Calif., March 15, 1926. Republican. Member of Oklahoma Republican State Committee, 1971; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1972. Female. Presbyterian. Member, Order of the Eastern Star. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Dee Treadway and Koto (Kepley) Treadway; married, December 30, 1963, to Robert Earl Baggerley.
  Beverly Bailey — of Riverside, Riverside County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy Bailey — of Redlands, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. J. A. Bainbridge — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. H. R. Baird — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Janet S. Baird — of Whittier, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lourdes Gillespie Baird (b. 1935) — also known as Lourdes G. Baird — of California. Born in Quito, Ecuador, May 12, 1935. Lawyer; assistant U.S. Attorney; municipal judge in California, 1986-88; superior court judge in California, 1988-90; U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, 1990-92; U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California, 1992-2004; took senior status 2004. Female. Ecuadorian ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
  Relatives: Daughter of James G. Gillespie and Josefina Delgado.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Patricia K. Bakalian — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pearl E. Baker — also known as Mrs. C. C. Baker — of San Francisco, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Wendy L. Baker — of Fairfax, Marin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ranelle Baldwin — Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Donald Trump and J. D. Vance). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Doris Ball — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 49th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Phyllis Ball — Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Betty M. Ballard — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Parhelia Ballén=de=Garay — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Honorary Consul for Panama in San Diego, Calif., 1950. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Victoria Ballesteros — of Norwalk, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
Sylvia Ballin Sylvia Ballin — of San Fernando, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of San Fernando, Calif., 2014-15, 2017-18, 2020-21. Female. Still living as of 2022.
  Image source: San Fernando city website
  Katherine Bancroft — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Faye Banks — Socialist. Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Banner — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Tom Hoefling and Robert Ornelas). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Caroline Banuelos — of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nina Banuelos — of South Gate, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996; Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ivette Barajas — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Petra E. Barajas — of Chula Vista, San Diego County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Chula Vista, Calif., 1998, 2002, 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Patricia A. Baran — of San Ramon, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Brenda Barao — of Fremont, Alameda County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Fremont, Calif., 1987. Female. Still living as of 1987.
  Faith Bardet — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (voted for Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Margaret Bare — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marilyn Barke — of Los Alamitos, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Lisa Barkett — of La Jolla, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cheylynda Barnard — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (voted for Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Mary Barnes — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sheila T. Barnes — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Anita K. Barr — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 38th District, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  C. Catherine Barr — of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth Cervantes Barron — of California. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. School teacher; Peace and Freedom candidate for U.S. Representative from California 13th District, 1974; Peace and Freedom candidate for California state controller, 1978, 2006; Peace and Freedom candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1980; Peace and Freedom candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1994. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Sylura Barron — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Victoria Barron — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Claudia De la Cruz and Karina A. Garcia). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Candace Barry — of Pomona, Los Angeles County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Pomona, Calif., 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Helen Barsha — of North Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Doris Lynn Bartholomew — of Lakeview, Riverside County, Calif. Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of Ralph Nader). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Gloria H. Barton — of Burlingame, San Mateo County, Calif. Mayor of Burlingame, Calif., 1982-83, 1987-88, 1991-92. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Cynthia Ann Bashant (b. 1960) — Born in San Francisco, Calif., 1960. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California, 2014-. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Charlotta Amanda Spears Bass (1874-1969) — also known as Charlotta Bass — of California. Born February 14, 1874. Editor and publisher of the California Eagle, 1912-1951.; Independent Progressive candidate for U.S. Representative from California 14th District, 1950; Progressive candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1952. Female. African ancestry. Died, of a cerebral hemorrhage, at the Su Ray Convalescent Home, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., April 12, 1969 (age 95 years, 57 days). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif.
  Karen Ruth Bass (b. 1953) — also known as Karen R. Bass — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., October 3, 1953. Democrat. Member of California state assembly 47th District, 2004-10; Speaker of the California State Assembly, 2008-10; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008; U.S. Representative from California, 2011-18 (33rd District 2011-13, 37th District 2013-18). Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2018.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Laura G. Bates — of Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Postmaster at Anaheim, Calif., 1889-93. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Shelley Bates — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Rachel Baudler — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Amanda Baum — Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Chase R. Oliver and Michael ter Maat). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Terry Joan Baum (b. 1946) — also known as Terry Baum — of San Francisco, Calif. Born November 27, 1946. Green. Playwright; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 8th District, 2004; Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of David Cobb and Pat LaMarche); candidate for mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 2011. Female. Lesbian. Still living as of 2011.
  See also Wikipedia article — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Elizabeth C. Bavier — of Truckee, Nevada County, Calif. Postmaster at Truckee, Calif., 1936-61. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Cathy Baylock — of Burlingame, San Mateo County, Calif. Mayor of Burlingame, Calif., 2006-07, 2010-11. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Octavia Bazile — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Emily Beach — of Burlingame, San Mateo County, Calif. Mayor of Burlingame, Calif., 2020-. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Jennifer Beall — of Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Elvina S. Beals — of California. Socialist. Delegate to Socialist National Convention from California, 1920; candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1920; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 6th District, 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Kaleta V. Beard — of Artesia, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dina Beaumont — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Vickey E. Beaver — Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1972 (appointed to fill vacancy; voted for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew). Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Maria Teresa Becerra — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (voted for Barack Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr.). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Alicia D. Becerril — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kara Bechtle — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Adrienne M. Becker — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Katherine Thompson Becker (1916-1996) — also known as Katherine Thompson Brown — of Stockton, San Joaquin County, Calif. Born in Great Falls, Cascade County, Mont., October 10, 1916. Republican. Member of California Republican State Central Committee, 1942-50; vice-chair of California Republican Party, 1948-50. Female. Congregationalist. Danish, Dutch, and English ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters. Died in San Joaquin County, Calif., February 25, 1996 (age 79 years, 138 days). Entombed at Casa Bonita Mausoleum, Stockton, Calif.
  Relatives: Daughter of Charles Henry Brown and Annette (Thompson) Brown; married to Howard E. Becker.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Florence J. Beckers (1911-1990) — of Rapid City, Pennington County, S.Dak. Born March 19, 1911. Republican. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives, 1951-56 (47th District 1951-52, 45th District 1953-56). Female. Died May 15, 1990 (age 79 years, 57 days). Interment at Irvington Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Calif.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Elena M. Becks — of East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Annette Beckstrand — of Brentwood, Contra Costa County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Brentwood, Calif., 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Mildred B. Beckstrand — of Palos Verdes Estates, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Louise Taylor Beckwith (b. 1882) — also known as Louise Beckwith — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Bowling Green, Warren County, Ky., August 15, 1882. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1944. Female. Episcopalian. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Cottman Becnel (b. 1950) — also known as Barbara Becnel — Born May 30, 1950. Democrat. Author; film producer; candidate for Governor of California, 2006. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2006.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Martha L. Beetley — of Davis, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Katherine Beiers — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Santa Cruz, Calif., 1994-95, 1998-99. Female. Still living as of 1999.
  Harriet L. Bell — of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Virginia Bell (b. 1891) — also known as Mary V. Bell; Mary Virginia Fisher — of Culver City, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Hume, Bates County, Mo., October 3, 1891. Republican. Owner-operator, Culver City Fireworks, 1926-44; member of California Republican State Central Committee, 1942-50; Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1948. Female. Catholic. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to Thomas L. Bell.
  Mattie Bell — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1988. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.
  Ronda Lee Bell — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Ron Paul). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Christina Beltran — of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Vida Benavides — of San Leandro, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cathy Ann Bencivengo (b. 1958) — Born in Teaneck, Bergen County, N.J., 1958. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California, 2012-. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Marjorie H. E. Benedict — of Berkeley, Alameda County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964; member of Republican National Committee from California, 1952-57. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sherry Benedon — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Nicole Shanahan). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Susan M. Benham — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joanne Kleinhofer Benjamin (b. 1945) — also known as Joanne Kleinhofer — of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Born in Abington, Montgomery County, Pa., March 20, 1945. Democrat. School teacher; mayor of Los Gatos, Calif., 1984-85, 1988-90. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Junior League. Still living as of 1990.
  Relatives: Daughter of Burkhart A. Kleinhofer and Marie Elizabeth (Liggett) Kleinhofer; married, June 24, 1967, to James Edward Benjamin.
  Medea Susan Benjamin — of San Francisco, Calif. Green. Candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 2000; Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of David Cobb and Pat LaMarche). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Pamela Benjamin — of Union City, Alameda County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1988. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. John Bennett — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Lola Bennett — of Alameda, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Maxine Bennett — of River Pines, Amador County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Roberta B. Bennett — of Reseda, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Tracy Bennett — of Riverside, Riverside County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Evelyn Valarde Benson — Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marcella Benson — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of Michael J. Badnarik and Richard V. Campagna). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Kay Benson — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Charlotte Benton — of Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Mayor of Lompoc, Calif., 1977-78. Female. Still living as of 1978.
  Marcia Mae Bents — of Balboa, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Janine Vivienne Bera — also known as Janine Bera — of Elk Grove, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (voted for Barack Obama and Joseph R. Biden, Jr.); Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine); Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris); Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (voted for Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Relatives: Married to Amerish Babulal Bera.
Ellen Béraud Ellen Béraud — of Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, Calif. Mayor of Atascadero, Calif., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  Image source: New Times (San Obispo County), March 12, 2009
  Bella Berg — Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Natalie Berg — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Patricia A. Berg — of Eureka, Humboldt County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary A. Bergan — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ann Berkovitz — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Fayga Berkowitz — of California. Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Ruth Berle — of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Janis Berman — of California. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Claudia Bermudez — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 9th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lucrecia Bermudez — of San Francisco, Calif. Candidate for mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 1999. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Patricia L. Bermudez — of Roseville, Placer County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Theresa Bermudez — of Roseville, Placer County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. J. P. Bernard — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marla Bernstein — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Mariana Bertola — of California. Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Florence Bertram — Socialist. Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gloria E. Betancourt — of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jacquline Bethel — also known as Jacquie Bethel — of Indio, Riverside County, Calif. Mayor of Indio, Calif., 2003-04. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Constance Betton — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California 45th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Bialosky — of California. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California 21st District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Chris Ellen Bibb — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mildred V. Biddick — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; San Gabriel, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940 (alternate), 1944, 1948 (alternate), 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sumiko Biderman (1924-2009) — also known as Su Biderman; Sumiko Fujii — of McLean, Fairfax County, Va. Born in Hayward, Alameda County, Calif., June 10, 1924. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Virginia, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Female. Japanese ancestry. Died, of postobstructive pneumonia, in Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, Arlington County, Va., March 2, 2009 (age 84 years, 265 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Rutaro Fujii; married 1948 to Albert D. Biderman.
  Susan Bierman — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Adele Bihm — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (voted for John F. Kerry and John Edwards). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary M. Bilich — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
Claudia Bill-de_la_Peña Claudia Bill-de la Peña — of Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, Calif. Television journalist; mayor of Thousand Oaks, Calif., 2004-05, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2020-21. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Association of University Women. Still living as of 2022.
  Image source: City of Thousand Oaks
  Estella Billings — of Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rachel Binah — of Little River, Mendocino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1992; Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2000 (voted for Al Gore and Joseph I. Lieberman); member of Democratic National Committee from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rochelle Bird (born c.1969) — of Moraga, Contra Costa County, Calif. Born about 1969. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rose Elizabeth Bird (1936-1999) — also known as Rose Bird — of California. Born near Tucson, Pima County, Ariz., November 2, 1936. Chief justice of California state supreme court, 1977-87; defeated, 1986. Female. Died, of breast cancer, at Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, Calif., December 4, 1999 (age 63 years, 32 days). Cremated.
  See also Wikipedia article — Ballotpedia article — NNDB dossier
  Teresa Bird — of Torrance, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cecelia Bittner — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Laurie Black — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Shirley Jane Temple Black (1928-2014) — also known as Shirley Temple Black; Shirley Temple — of West Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Woodside, San Mateo County, Calif. Born in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, Calif., April 23, 1928. Republican. Professional actress in 1932-49; appeared in about 25 movies; most famous child star in history; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 11th District, 1967; U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, 1974-76; Czechoslovakia, 1989-92. Female. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Died in Woodside, San Mateo County, Calif., February 10, 2014 (age 85 years, 293 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of George Francis Temple and Gertrude Amelia (Krieger) Temple; married, September 19, 1945, to John Agar; married, December 16, 1950, to Charles Alden Black.
  Politician named for her: Shirley MacLaine
  See also Wikipedia article — U.S. State Dept career summary — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Books by Shirley Temple Black: Child Star: an Autobiography
  Books about Shirley Temple Black: Patsy Guy Hammontree, Shirley Temple Black : A Bio-Bibliography — Jean F. Blashfield, Shirley Temple Black : Actor and Diplomat (for young readers)
  Lillian Blackman — of California. Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Jeanette C. Blackshaw — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Sue Blair — Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Lara Larramendi Blakely — also known as Lara Blakely; Lara Larramendi — of Monrovia, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996, 2000, 2004; mayor of Monrovia, Calif., 2001. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Maria Blanco — of El Cerrito, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Isabella W. Blaney — of Saratoga, Santa Clara County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1912. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Karen Blasdell-Wilkinson — of California. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California, 1998 (29th District), 2000 (38th District). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Temara R. Blatt — of California. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Pearl Blauth — Universal candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marilyn Blawie — of Fremont, Alameda County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Fremont, Calif., 1978. Female. Still living as of 1978.
  Iris Faircloth Blitch (1912-1993) — also known as Iris Blitch; Iris Faircloth; Mrs. B. E. Blitch — of Homerville, Clinch County, Ga. Born near Vidalia, Toombs County, Ga., April 25, 1912. Democrat. Member of Georgia state senate 5th District, 1947-48, 1953-54; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1948, 1952 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee); member of Democratic National Committee from Georgia, 1948-56; member of Georgia state house of representatives from Clinch County, 1949-50; defeated, 1940, 1950; U.S. Representative from Georgia 8th District, 1955-63. Female. Methodist. Suffered a heart attack, and died in a hospital at San Diego, San Diego County, Calif., August 19, 1993 (age 81 years, 116 days). Interment somewhere in Homerville, Ga.
  Relatives: Daughter of James Louis Faircloth and Marietta (Ridgdill) Faircloth; married, October 11, 1929, to Brooks Erwin Blitch; mother of Brooks E. Blitch III (who married Peg Blitch).
  Political family: Blitch family of Georgia.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Jane C. Block — of Riverside, Riverside County, Calif. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Marian Block — of California. Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1960 (voted for Richard M. Nixon and Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.). Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Barbara Blong — of California. Green. Candidate for U.S. Senator from California, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Margaret Bloomfield — of Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Patti Bloomfield — of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Moreen Blum — of Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (voted for John F. Kerry and John Edwards). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cheryl Bly-Chester — of California. Republican. Candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Connie Boardman — of Huntington Beach, Orange County, Calif. Mayor of Huntington Beach, Calif., 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Betty Bobeda — of Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, Calif. Mayor of Watsonville, Calif., 1995-96. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Audie E. Bock — of California. Democrat. Candidate for Governor of California, 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Julia F. Bode — of San Francisco, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Pamela Boehr — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rita R. Boggs — of Carson, Los Angeles County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Carson, Calif., 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
Zelma Bogue Zelma Bogue — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of Glendale, Calif., 1957-59. Female. Still living as of 1959.
  Image source: Glendale Public Library
  Linda Boitano — of Redwood City, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Donna Bojarsky — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Fremont, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Matie E. Bole — of Newark, Alameda County, Calif. Born in New York. Postmaster at Newark, Calif., 1911. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Caren Bolinger — of Westminster, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Karen Bonadio — of Murrieta, Riverside County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret Bonas — of Carlsbad, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Dorothy Bone — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Socialist. Delegate to Socialist National Convention from California, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Bernice Bonillas — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Laurel Bonn — of Hillsborough, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Bono (b. 1961) — also known as Mary Whitaker; Mary Bono Mack — of Palm Springs, Riverside County, Calif. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, October 24, 1961. Republican. U.S. Representative from California, 1998-2013 (44th District 1998-2003, 45th District 2003-13). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Relatives: Daughter of Clay Westerfield Whitaker and Karen Lee (Taylor) Whitaker; married, March 1, 1986, to Sonny Bono; married, November 24, 2001, to Glenn Baxley; married, September 27, 2015, to Stephen S. Oswald; married, December 15, 2007, to Connie Mack IV (son of Connie Mack III).
  Political family: Sheppard-Arnold family of Texarkana, Texas.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Hope Boonshaft — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Ann Bordi — American Solidarity candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Peter Sonski and Lauren Onak). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  LeeAnn Borman — of Turlock, Stanislaus County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Julie Bornstein — of Palm Desert, Riverside County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Josefina Bosdet — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (on behalf of Rocky de la Fuente and Kanye West). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Martha Bossie — Socialist. Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Shelby Boudreau — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (appointed to fill vacancy; voted for John F. Kerry and John Edwards). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Elizabeth C. Boukas — of Dunnigan, Yolo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Melisse Bouziane — of Northridge, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Heidi Boverman — American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Nicole Shanahan). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Debra Bowen — Born in Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Lawyer; member of California state assembly 53rd District, 1993-98; member of California state senate 28th District, 1999-2006; secretary of state of California, 2007-. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Relatives: Married to Mark Nechodom.
  Mary Jane Bowker — also known as Mary Bowker — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris); Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (appointed to fill vacancy; voted for Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Anna Bowler (b. 1918) — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Batesville, Independence County, Ark., April 7, 1918. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964; Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1964. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathleen K. Bowler — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Barbara Levy Boxer (b. 1940) — also known as Barbara Boxer; Barbara Levy — of Greenbrae, Marin County, Calif. Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., November 11, 1940. Democrat. U.S. Representative from California 6th District, 1983-93; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988 (speaker), 1996 (delegation co-chair), 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Senator from California, 1993-. Female. Jewish. Member, Delta Phi Epsilon. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Daughter of Ira Levy and Sophie (Silvershein) Levy; married 1962 to Stewart Boxer.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Ballotpedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Amy Boyd — of Cotati, Sonoma County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Boyd — Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marjorie C. Boynton — of Ukiah, Mendocino County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Adriane Rose Bracciale — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Roseanne Barr and Cindy Sheehan). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Beverly D. Braden — of California. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joan R. Braden — of Oceanside, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dorothy B. Haskell Bradley (c.1914-1998) — also known as Dorothy B. Bradley; Dorothy Haskell — of California. Born in Whittier, Los Angeles County, Calif., about 1914. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1976 (alternate), 1980. Female. Died, of complications from cancer and strokes, in San Diego, San Diego County, Calif., December 13, 1998 (age about 84 years). Entombed in mausoleum at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, Calif.
  Nancy Bradshaw — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Candidate in primary for mayor of San Diego, Calif., 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Angela Bradstreet — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Karen Bramell — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marilyn P. Brandmeyer — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  June Brashares — of San Francisco, Calif. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of David Cobb and Pat LaMarche); Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Geraldine W. Brasher — of Redding, Shasta County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Virginia B. Braun — also known as Ginny Braun — of Pasadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972 (alternate), 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Michelle Bravo — of San Francisco, Calif. Candidate for mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 2018. Female. Still living as of 2018.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mrs. A. F. Bray — of Martinez, Contra Costa County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kristina Holland Braza — Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Rudolph T. Ware). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  London N. Breed — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008; mayor of San Francisco, Calif., 2017-18, 2018-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2023.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Marie Caroline Brehm (1859-1926) — also known as Marie C. Brehm — of Illinois; Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, June 30, 1859. Lecturer; Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1902, 1904, 1908; Prohibition candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1924. Female. Presbyterian. Member, Women's Christian Temperance Union. Died January 26, 1926 (age 66 years, 210 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Henry Brehm and Elizabeth (Rhode) Brehm.
  Lola M. Brekke — of Carmichael, Sacramento County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
Ginger Bremberg V. W. Bremberg — also known as Ginger Bremberg — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Mayor of Glendale, Calif., 1983-84, 1987-88, 1991-92, 1999-2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Image source: Glendale Public Library
  Carol A. Breshears — of La Canada (now part of La Canada Flintridge), Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  O. Winifred Breshears — Universal candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marie Brethorst — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Janice Kay Brewer (b. 1944) — also known as Jan Brewer — of Peoria, Maricopa County, Ariz.; Glendale, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., September 26, 1944. Republican. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1983-86; member of Arizona state senate, 1987-96; secretary of state of Arizona, 2003-09; delegate to Republican National Convention from Arizona, 2004, 2008 (delegation chair); Governor of Arizona, 2009-. Female. Lutheran. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Married to Dr. John Brewer.
  See also National Governors Association biography — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Rena Brewster — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Virginia Bridge — of Coronado, San Diego County, Calif. Mayor of Coronado, Calif., 1976-78; defeated, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Elizabeth C. Brierly — Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (on behalf of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Cohen); Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Chase R. Oliver and Michael ter Maat). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Mary D. Briggs — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Postmaster at Los Angeles, Calif., 1936-45 (acting, 1936-38). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Catherine Brinkman — of Foster City, San Mateo County, Calif. Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Deirdre Brinlee — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Jenifer Broadbent — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Martin Brock (1904-1997) — also known as Margaret M. Brock — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., 1904. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944 (alternate), 1948 (alternate), 1952, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964 (alternate), 1972; Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1956 (voted for Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard M. Nixon); Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1968 (voted for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew); Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1972 (voted for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew). Female. Protestant. Member, Junior League. Died in 1997 (age about 93 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married to George C. Brock.
  Mrs. William H. Brock — of Bakersfield, Kern County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Leisa Bronson — of Alhambra, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Sedona, Coconino County, Ariz. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Darleen A. Brooks — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nicole Brooks — of Westminster, Orange County, Calif. Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of Ralph Nader). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susan Brooks — of California. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 36th District, 1994, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Esta Broughton — of Modesto, Stanislaus County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jane H. Broughton — of Garden Grove, Orange County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Carol Brouillet — of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, Calif. Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of Leonard Peltier and Janice Jordan). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Shoshana Brower — of California. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Ann Peabody Brown — of Menlo Park, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Bernice Layne Brown (1908-2002) — also known as Bernice Layne — Born in San Francisco, Calif., November 19, 1908. School teacher; First Lady of California, 1959-67. Female. Died in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., May 9, 2002 (age 93 years, 171 days). Interment at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, Calif.
  Relatives: Daughter of Arthur Daniel Layne and Alice M. (Cuneo) Layne; married, October 30, 1930, to Edmund Gerald Brown Sr.; mother of Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. and Kathleen Lynn Brown.
  Political family: Brown family of San Francisco, California.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mrs. C. M. Brown, Jr. — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Corrine A. Brown — of Sacramento, Sacramento County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. E. N. Brown — of San Francisco, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Eleanor Brown — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Helen Rudd Brown — also known as Rudd Brown — of La Canada (now part of La Canada Flintridge), Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956, 1960; candidate for U.S. Representative from California 21st District, 1958, 1960. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Relatives: Daughter of Ruth Bryan Owen; granddaughter of William Jennings Bryan.
  Political family: Bryan-Jennings family of Illinois.
  Janice Brown — Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Kathleen Lynn Brown (b. 1945) — also known as Kathleen Brown — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in San Francisco, Calif., September 25, 1945. Democrat. Lawyer; California state treasurer, 1991-95; candidate for Governor of California, 1994. Female. Still living as of 2022.
  Relatives: Daughter of Edmund Gerald Brown Sr. and Bernice Layne Brown; sister of Edmund Gerald Brown Jr.; married to George Rice and Van Gordon Sauter; niece of Harold C. Brown.
  Political family: Brown family of San Francisco, California.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Louise C. Brown — of San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lucinda Brown — of Richmond, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marie Brown — of Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Brown — of Fresno, Fresno County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Melissa Brown — of Fontana, San Bernardino County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of Fontana, Calif., 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  Pamela J. Brown — Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Gary E. Johnson and James P. Gray). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Ruth Brown — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Ruth Brown — of Vacaville, Solano County, Calif. American Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Vanessa Brown (1928-1999) — also known as Smylla Brynd; Tessa Brind — of Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Vienna, Austria, March 24, 1928. Democrat. Actress; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956; honored guest, Democratic National Convention, 1960. Female. Jewish. Died, from breast cancer, at the Motion Picture Country Home, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., May 21, 1999 (age 71 years, 58 days). Cremated; ashes interred at Westwood Memorial Park, Westwood, Los Angeles, Calif.
  Relatives: Married, August 15, 1950, to Robert Franklyn; married, November 29, 1959, to Mark Sandrich, Jr.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Joy Darlene Brownell — Universal candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Julia Andrews Brownley (b. 1952) — also known as Julia Brownley — Born in Aiken, Aiken County, S.C., August 28, 1952. Democrat. Member of California state assembly, 2007-12; U.S. Representative from California 26th District, 2013-. Female. Still living as of 2018.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Anna M. Brownyard — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1936; Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1944 (voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Broyles — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2004 (on behalf of David Cobb and Pat LaMarche). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marie DeMartini Bruce — of San Francisco, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956; Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Kathleen Ruth Brugger (born c.1943) — of Ontario, San Bernardino County, Calif. Born about 1943. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara Bry (b. 1949) — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., April 9, 1949. Candidate for mayor of San Diego, Calif., 2020. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Relatives: Married to Neil Senturia.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Grace Bryan-Hargreaves — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Angela Marie Buchanan (b. 1948) — also known as Bay Buchanan — Born in Washington, D.C., December 23, 1948. Republican. Treasurer for Ronald Reagan's presidential campaigns, 1976-84; treasurer of the United States, 1981-83; television commentator; delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1988; candidate for California state treasurer, 1990. Female. Catholic; later Mormon. Irish, English, and German ancestry. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Baldwin Buchanan and Catherine Elizabeth (Crum) Buchanan; sister of Patrick Joseph Buchanan; married 1982 to William Jackson.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Charlotte Buchanan — of San Diego, San Diego County, Calif. Candidate for mayor of San Diego, Calif., 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Elizabeth Buchanan (1855-1931) — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Born in Simpson County, Ky., December 21, 1855. Democrat. School principal; assistant superintendent of schools; Independent candidate for delegate to Missouri state constitutional convention at-large, 1922. Female. Died in San Francisco, Calif., July 24, 1931 (age 75 years, 215 days). Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Mo.
  Relatives: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson Buchanan and Georgiana Margaret (Jones) Buchanan.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Ruth E. Buchanan — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1944, 1956 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Genelle M. Buchert — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jill Buck — of Pleasanton, Alameda County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Megan Buckingham — of Clovis, Fresno County, Calif. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka); Green candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Rudolph T. Ware). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Katherine L. Buckland — also known as Katie Buckland — of California. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marguerite Buckley — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Roseanne Barr and Cindy Sheehan). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Laura E. Bucknam (1856-1917) — also known as Laura E. Keiser; Laura E. Edwards — of Truckee, Nevada County, Calif. Born in Yankee Jims, Placer County, Calif., April 11, 1856. Republican. Newspaper editor; postmaster at Truckee, Calif., 1891-96. Female. Member, Order of the Eastern Star. Died in Truckee, Nevada County, Calif., February 1, 1917 (age 60 years, 296 days). Interment at Sierra Mountains Cemetery, Truckee, Calif.
  Relatives: Married to William A. Bucknam.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Bobbi Buescher — of Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Melissa Kuo Bui — American Solidarity candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Peter Sonski and Lauren Onak). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Cydney Buisson — also known as Cyd Buisson — of Novato, Marin County, Calif. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1972; Republican Presidential Elector for California, 1972 (voted for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew). Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Renee J. Bulf — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (on behalf of Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Alicia P. Bulos — also known as Alice P. Bulos — of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1988, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Linda Bumpas — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lydia J. Bunker — of Oakland, Alameda County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Janet Bunney — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Ron Paul). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Wyanne Bunyan — of Mill Valley, Marin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Donna Burden — of Ontario, San Bernardino County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. J. Frank Burke — of California. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 1940 (voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Henry A. Wallace). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rolinda Burke — of Anaheim, Orange County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (b. 1932) — also known as Yvonne B. Burke; Perle Yvonne Watson; Yvonne W. Brathwaite — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif.; Marina del Rey, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., October 5, 1932. Democrat. Lawyer; member of California state assembly, 1966-72; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1968, 1972 (alternate), 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; speaker, 1984; U.S. Representative from California, 1973-79 (37th District 1973-75, 28th District 1975-79); candidate for California state attorney general, 1978; member of Democratic National Committee from California, 2004. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2008.
  Relatives: Daughter of James A. Watson and Lola (Moore) Watson; married to Louis Brathwaite; married, June 14, 1972, to William A. Burke.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  Emily Burnett — of Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. T. A. Burnett — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gladys Burns — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sarah Burns — of Valley Glen, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Burroughs — of Tracy, San Joaquin County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kelly Burt — of Poway, San Diego County, Calif. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2008; Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2012 (on behalf of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Sala Galant Burton (1925-1987) — also known as Sala Burton; Sala Galant — of San Francisco, Calif. Born in Bialystock, Poland, April 1, 1925. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1956, 1976, 1980, 1984; U.S. Representative from California 5th District, 1983-87; died in office 1987. Female. Jewish. Died, of colon cancer, at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, D.C., February 1, 1987 (age 61 years, 306 days). Interment at San Francisco National Cemetery, San Francisco, Calif.
  Relatives: Married to Phillip Burton (brother of John Lowell Burton).
  Political family: Burton family of San Francisco, California.
  Cross-reference: Kevin Shelley
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Francine P. Busby — of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, San Diego County, Calif. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from California 50th District, 2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008; Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Selene L. Bush — of California. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from California 11th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sandra Bustamante — Peace and Freedom candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 2024 (on behalf of Claudia De la Cruz and Karina A. Garcia). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Ana Marie G. Bustos — of Oakley, Contra Costa County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marilyn Butcher (born c.1935) — of Ukiah, Mendocino County, Calif. Born about 1935. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Laphonza R. Butler — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for California, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Velma J. Butler — of Altadena, Los Angeles County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jane C. Byrd — of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.

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