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Female Politicians in Florida, B

  Patricia H. Bailey (born c.1942) — of Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Johns County, Fla. Born about 1942. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Annette Baker — of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Fla. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Florida, 1968; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Carrie Baker — of Deltona, Volusia County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Marie E. Balfe — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bonita C. M. H. Banana-Poluvsky — of Orlando, Orange County, Fla. Candidate for mayor of Orlando, Fla., 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Henri W. Banjavich — of Florida. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Leona Barakat — of Davie, Broward County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Edith Herlong Barfield — also known as Edith V. Herlong — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1936, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Erica Barger — of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rosemary Barkett (b. 1939) — of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. Born in Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, August 29, 1939. Catholic nun; school teacher; lawyer; circuit judge in Florida, 1979-84; justice of Florida state supreme court, 1985-94; chief justice of Florida state supreme court, 1992-94; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, 1994-2013; retired 2013. Female. Catholic. Syrian ancestry. Inducted 1986 into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Still living as of 2014.
  See also federal judicial profile — NNDB dossier — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Mrs. Clare Barnard — of Lutz, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth D. Barnard — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Postmaster at Tampa, Fla., 1923-33. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Geraldine Barnes — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Grace Kitty Barnett — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy E. Barshter — of Florida. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carol M. Bartleson — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Catherine Bartolotti — also known as Cathy Bartolotti — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida; member of Democratic National Committee from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Judy Batchelder — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Patricia Bates — also known as Pat Bates — of Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, Fla. Mayor of Altamonte Springs, Fla., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Mrs. F. Elgin Bayless — of Sebring, Highlands County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Marcia Beach — Democrat. Candidate for Florida state senate 30th District, 1978. Female. Still living as of 1978.
  Mable Bean — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jeanette E. Becker — of Vero Beach, Indian River County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972; candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Linda Beckman — of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mabel Beechem (born c.1912) — of St. Johns, Clinton County, Mich.; Holly Hill, Volusia County, Fla. Born about 1912. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1956 (alternate), 1960; candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Eaton District, 1960. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Brenda Elaine Belanger — of Lutz, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lynda Bell — of Homestead, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Mayor of Homestead, Fla., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Nancy C. Bell — of Florida. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carol Bellamy — of Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Mayor-commissioner of Tallahassee, Florida, 1983-84. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Diane Veltri Bendekovic — of Plantation, Broward County, Fla. School teacher; mayor of Plantation, Fla., 2011-. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Daughter of Frank Veltri; married to Tom Bendekovic, Jr.
  Sandra H. Bender — of Florida. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Dorothy Bendross-Mindingal — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Bennett — of Ormond Beach, Volusia County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Tillie Mae Benson — of Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Susan M. Bentley — of Lakeland, Polk County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marsha Berdit — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Pam Bergsma (born c.1952) — of Lake Worth (now Lake Worth Beach), Palm Beach County, Fla. Born about 1952. Candidate for mayor of Lake Worth, Fla., 1983. Female. Still living as of 1983.
  Gloria E. Berkowitz — of Temple Terrace, Hillsborough County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Annie Betancourt (b. 1947) — of Miami, Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Fla. Born in Havana (La Habana), Cuba, March 3, 1947. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 116th District, 1995-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000; candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 25th District, 2002. Female. Catholic. Cuban ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters. Still living as of 2002.
  Mrs. Walter Price Bevis — of Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Vivian Biagini — of Bonita Springs, Lee County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Beverley Billiris — of Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County, Fla. Mayor of Tarpon Springs, Fla., 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Lena S. Bird (1891-1967) — also known as Lena Slaughter — of Greenville, Madison County, Fla. Born February 23, 1891. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1928, 1940, 1948. Female. Died November 14, 1967 (age 76 years, 264 days). Interment at Evergreen Cemetery, Greenville, Fla.
  Relatives: Daughter of John H. Slaughter and Donie Rebecca (Andrews) Slaughter; married to John Burton Bird.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Linda Bird — of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary B. Bishop — of Eustis, Lake County, Fla. Postmaster at Eustis, Fla., 1901. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. A. K. Black — of Lake City, Columbia County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Daisy Black — of El Portal, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Geraldine A. Black — of Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mrs. James R. Black, Jr. — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Susan Harrell Black (b. 1943) — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Ga., October 20, 1943. County judge in Florida, 1973-75; circuit judge in Florida, 1975-79; U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, 1979-92; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, 1992-. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Cousin *** of Robert J. Starks.
  See also federal judicial profile — NNDB dossier
  Sharon Lovelace Blackburn (b. 1950) — of Alabama. Born in Pensacola, Escambia County, Fla., May 7, 1950. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, 1991-. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Erma Belle Blado — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Florence C. Blakely — also known as Mrs. Norman Blakely — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1940, 1944, 1948 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Ann Blocker — also known as Margaret Blocker — of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Fla.; Tallahassee, Leon County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1952, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Burnett Bloodworth — of Fort Myers, Lee County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Beth Francine Bloom (b. 1962) — Born in Bronx, Bronx County, N.Y., 1962. U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, 2014-. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Elaine Bloom (b. 1937) — of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Born in New York, New York County, N.Y., September 16, 1937. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 106th District, 1974-78, 1986-2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1976 (alternate), 1992, 1996; candidate for Florida state senate 36th District, 1978; candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 22nd District, 2000. Female. Jewish. Member, League of Women Voters; Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 2000.
  Anne Bohanan — of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Lois Bolger — of North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Katie Bolon — of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gesette Bolt (born c.1979) — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Born about 1979. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Roberta Bonfiglio — of Weston, Broward County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Ann Bonsey — of Treasure Island, Pinellas County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susan Bottcher — of Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cathy Boyd — of Lady Lake, Lake County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Debbie Boyd — of Newberry, Alachua County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Janegale Boyd — of Florida. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 10th District, 1999. Female. Still living as of 1999.
  Mrs. S. W. Boyd, Sr. — of Pensacola, Escambia County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Emily Boylston — of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Fla. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Angel Bradley — of North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Terrie W. Brady — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida; member of Democratic National Committee from Florida, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lola Breen — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Alice A. Brickell — of Miami, Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Fla. Republican. Postmaster at Miami, Fla., 1880-89, 1890-97. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mollie Brilliant — of Miami, Dade County (now Miami-Dade County), Fla. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Nell G. Brinkman — of Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. B. B. Brockman — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Laura Brockman — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Deborah Louise Brooks — also known as Deborah L. Brooks — of Ocala, Marion County, Fla. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida; delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Josephine H. Brooks — of Miami, Miami-Dade County, Fla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1936, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Annice Brown — of Milton, Santa Rosa County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Corrine Brown (b. 1946) — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., November 11, 1946. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives, 1983-93; U.S. Representative from Florida 3rd District, 1993-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Baptist. African ancestry. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Myra Fairfield Brown — also known as Myra F. Brown; Mrs. Sidney C. Brown — of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1932 (alternate), 1936; member of Republican National Committee from Florida, 1932-40. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Sarah Brown — of Pompano Beach, Broward County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shirley Brown (b. 1952) — of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Fla. Born in Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wis., October 2, 1952. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 69th District, 1993-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1996. Female. Presbyterian. Member, League of Women Voters; Junior League. Still living as of 1999.
  Virginia Brown-Waite (b. 1943) — also known as Ginny Brown-Waite — of Brooksville, Hernando County, Fla. Born in Albany, Albany County, N.Y., October 5, 1943. Republican. Member of Florida state senate, 1992-2002; U.S. Representative from Florida 5th District, 2003-. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Mary P. Brownell — of Sarasota, Sarasota County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Donna A. Bucella — U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Susan C. Bucklew (b. 1942) — Born in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla., 1942. Lawyer; county judge in Florida, 1982-86; circuit judge in Florida, 1986-93; U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, 1993-2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Larcenia J. Bullard (b. 1947) — of Miami-Dade County, Fla. Born in Allendale, Allendale County, S.C., July 21, 1947. Democrat. Member of Florida state house of representatives 118th District, 1993-. Female. Baptist. African ancestry. Member, NAACP; Delta Sigma Theta. Still living as of 1999.
  Cynthia Burgin (born c.1958) — of Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla. Born about 1958. Republican. Political consultant; delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Verta Burke — of Mt. Dora, Lake County, Fla. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Florida. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Celeste Bush — of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush (1916-1991) — also known as Dorothy V. Bush; Dorothy McElroy; Dorothy Vredenburgh — of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Ala.; Washington, D.C. Born in Baldwyn, Lee County, Miss., December 8, 1916. Democrat. Secretary of Democratic National Committee, 1944-89; Convention Secretary (1944, 1948, 1964, 1968, 1988), speaker (1944, 1948, 1968, 1988), member, Arrangements Committee (1964), , Democratic National Convention. Female. Baptist. Member, Beta Sigma Phi. Died December 21, 1991 (age 75 years, 13 days). Entombed at Naples Memorial Gardens, Naples Park, Fla.
  Relatives: Daughter of Will Lee McElroy and Lany (Holland) McElroy; married, December 27, 1940, to Peter Vredenburgh III; married, January 13, 1962, to John W. Bush.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Esther Bush (1884-1976) — of St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Fla. Born March 18, 1884. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1948. Female. Died in April, 1976 (age 92 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. J. B. Butterworth — of Gainesville, Alachua County, Fla. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Florida, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
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