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Female Politicians in Idaho, R-Z

  Mrs. L. J. Radloff — of Burley, Cassia County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Ramirez — of Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Caldwell, Idaho, 1993. Female. Still living as of 1993.
  Lorraine Ramsey — of Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Nampa, Idaho, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Barb Rathbun — of Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Moscow, Idaho, 2021. Female. Still living as of 2021.
  Jenny Ray — of Preston, Franklin County, Idaho. Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2016 (on behalf of Darrell L. Castle and Scott Bradley). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Ethel Emily Redfield (b. 1877) — of Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. Born in Kamiah, Lewis County, Idaho, April 22, 1877. Idaho superintendent of schools, 1917-20. Female. Presbyterian. Member, Order of the Eastern Star. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Francis M. Redfield and Elizabeth A. (Farrell) Redfield.
  Nancy Redford — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Lou Reed — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2000; Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2020 (on behalf of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Jane Reiser — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Boise, Idaho, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Katherine A. Reynolds — also known as Katherine A. Peters — of Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho. Democrat. Postmaster at Post Falls, Idaho, 1936-58 (acting, 1936). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. S. Grover Rich — of Burley, Cassia County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Hansen Richardson (b. 1953) — also known as Betty H. Richardson — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Born October 3, 1953. Democrat. Staff aide to U.S. Senator Frank Church, 1976-77; lawyer; U.S. Attorney for Idaho, 1993-2001; candidate for U.S. Representative from Idaho 1st District, 2002; Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2024 (on behalf of Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Rachel Riggs — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shirley G. Ringo — of Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sharon L. Rings — of Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho. Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2024 (on behalf of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Nicole Shanahan). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Vicki Risch — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1988, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Anne Little Roberts — of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Meridian, Idaho, 2019. Female. Still living as of 2019.
  Melissa Sue Robinson — of Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Nampa, Idaho, 2009, 2017. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  Mrs. E. G. Rosenheim — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. C. Ben Ross — of Parma, Canyon County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Rouyer — of Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 1972 (on behalf of George McGovern and R. Sargent Shriver, Jr.). Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Virginia Russell — of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ann Rydalch — of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Pia Rydalch — of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Samson Kpadenou). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Maria Salazar — of Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Judith Arlene Sanchez — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2024 (on behalf of Shiva Ayyadurai and Crystal Ellis). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Cristin Sandu — of Kuna, Ada County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Kuna, Idaho, 2023. Female. Still living as of 2023.
  Cheryl Schwartz — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Deon Seedall (1896-1974) — also known as Deon Elizabeth Smith — of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Born in Heber City, Wasatch County, Utah, August 9, 1896. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1948; member of Democratic National Committee from Idaho, 1954. Female. Died in April, 1974 (age 77 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, December 11, 1912, to John Lawrence Seedall.
  Mrs. Elmo Seeley — of Chester, Fremont County, Idaho. American candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Celia Settle — of Payette, Payette County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1948; Republican Presidential Elector for Idaho, 1972 (voted for Richard M. Nixon and Spiro T. Agnew). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Louise Shadduck — Republican. Speaker, Republican National Convention, 1956 ; candidate for U.S. Representative from Idaho 1st District, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Megan Shoemaker — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. The Birthday Party candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2020 (on behalf of Kanye West and Michelle Tidball). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Cathy Silak — Justice of Idaho state supreme court, 1993-2000; appointed 1993. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Emma Alexander Simons — also known as Emma Simons — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Idaho, 1939-40; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1940, 1948 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathleen Sims — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Orriette Sinclair — of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1972; Republican Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2000 (voted for George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Cathy Smith — of Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2012 (on behalf of Gary E. Johnson and James P. Gray); Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2016 (on behalf of Gary E. Johnson and William F. Weld); Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2020 (on behalf of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Cohen). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Elaine Smith — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2020 (on behalf of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Melinda Smyser (born c.1959) — of Parma, Canyon County, Idaho. Born about 1959. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2004; Republican Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2016 (elected on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence; did not serve); Republican Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2020 (voted for Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Mina Stafford — of Post (now Post Falls), Kootenai County, Idaho. Postmaster at Post, Idaho, 1887. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Edith M. Stanger — Democrat. Candidate for secretary of state of Idaho, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Mary C. Steed — of Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. A. A. Steel — of Parma, Canyon County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1948, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elaine Steele — of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Mayor of Twin Falls, Idaho, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Zola Stellmon — of East Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Christine Stevens — also known as Chris Stevens — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Pocatello, Idaho, 2021. Female. Still living as of 2021.
  Emma F. Stevens — of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho. Republican. Postmaster at Blackfoot, Idaho, 1891-97. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy S. Stimpson — of Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jean L. Stoddard — of Idaho. American candidate for U.S. Senator from Idaho, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Frieda Storms — of Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Tina Stroebel (born c.1971) — of Kuna, Ada County, Idaho. Born about 1971. Candidate for mayor of Kuna, Idaho, 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Shirley Strom — of Craigmont, Lewis County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rebecca Suits — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lavera Swope — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Shirley Taylor — of Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gladys Terhune — of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Idaho, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
Carolyn Terteling-Payne Carolyn Terteling-Payne — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Mayor of Boise, Idaho, 2003. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Image source: City of Boise
  Grace Thames — also known as Mrs. S. R. Thames — of Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Caldwell, Idaho, 1959. Female. Still living as of 1959.
  Becky Thompson — of Payette, Payette County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Payette, Idaho, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Annie E. Triplow — Socialist. Candidate for Governor of Idaho, 1916. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Copple Trout — Justice of Idaho state supreme court, 1992-2007; appointed 1992. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Sharon Ullman — of Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Candidate for Governor of Idaho, 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mrs. H. F. Van Atta — of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Susan Vegors — of Idaho. Natural Law candidate for U.S. Senator from Idaho, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Susan Venable — of Parma, Canyon County, Idaho. Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2016 (on behalf of Darrell L. Castle and Scott Bradley). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Mrs. P. Von Cannon — of Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1924, 1936 (alternate). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Waddell — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jessie L. Waigand (1908-1986) — also known as Jessie L. Marshall; Jessie L. Harker — of Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho. Born in Utah, November 8, 1908. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1944. Female. Died in Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho, February, 1986 (age 77 years, 0 days). Interment at Cloverdale Memorial Park, Boise, Idaho.
  Relatives: Married, July 17, 1931, to Benjamin Harrison Waigand; married, November 20, 1926, to Ferry L. Harker.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mary E. Walker — of Weiser, Washington County, Idaho. Postmaster at Weiser, Idaho, 1886-89. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. R. M. Walker — of Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Sarah Sue Walker — of Burley, Cassia County, Idaho. Candidate for mayor of Burley, Idaho, 1963. Female. Still living as of 1963.
  Mary A. Wall — of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho. Republican. Postmaster at Blackfoot, Idaho, 1904-05. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elsie Wardwell — of Emmett, Ada County (now Gem County), Idaho. Postmaster at Emmett, Idaho, 1890-91. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Marlena Warner — of Eagle, Ada County, Idaho. Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 2012 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Cheri Honkala). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Emily Warren — of Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho. Democrat. Postmaster at Blackfoot, Idaho, 1888-89. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Andrea Wassner — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2000, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tamara Wells — Republican. Candidate for Governor of Idaho, 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mrs. J. B. West — of Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1904. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Pat Westerfield (born c.1933) — of Garden City, Ada County, Idaho. Born about 1933. Legal secretary; mayor of Garden City, Idaho, 1980; recalled 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Relatives: Married to Al Westerfield.
  Mabel P. Wetherell — of Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho. Republican. Postmaster at Post Falls, Idaho, 1923-36 (acting, 1923-24). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Rosie White — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Ella Wilcox — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Loraine Williams — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Walter Williams — of Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anna J. Wilson — of Wallace, Shoshone County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Harriet S. Wilson — of Twin Falls, Twin Falls County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jeanette Wolfley — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dolores Wood — of Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Wallace G. Woolf — of Kellogg, Shoshone County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elma Pogge Wright (1893-1975) — also known as Elma Wright; Elma Pogge; Mrs. Earl S. Wright — of Dubois, Clark County, Idaho; Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Born in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, September 11, 1893. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1948, 1952 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization), 1968. Female. Died in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho, May 13, 1975 (age 81 years, 244 days). Interment at Iona Cemetery, Iona, Idaho.
  Relatives: Daughter of Ulrich C. Pogge and Mary L. (Williams) Pogge; married to Earl Stanger Wright.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Amy Wynn — of American Falls, Power County, Idaho. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Melissa Yarno — of Kuna, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Edna Young — of Boise, Ada County, Idaho. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Estella O. Zamora — of Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mollie K. Zimmerman — of Emmett, Gem County, Idaho. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Emmett, Idaho, 1942, 1944-45. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

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