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Female Politicians in Minnesota, N-P

  Kathryn Chisolm Nadeau — of Rogers, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Arthur Naftalin — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Suzie Nakasian — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Candidate in primary for mayor of Northfield, Minn., 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Laura Emelia Naplin (1893-1985) — also known as Laura E. Naplin; Laura Emelia Johnson — of Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minn. Born in Brookings, Brookings County, S.Dak., February 14, 1893. School teacher; member of Minnesota state senate 65th District, 1927-34. Female. Norwegian ancestry. Died in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., 1985 (age about 92 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, July 29, 1919, to Oscar Albert Naplin.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Colleen Nardone — of Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1976 (alternate), 1984; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pamela Neary — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives District 56-B, 1993-94. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Kay Nee (1919-2010) — also known as Kay Evangeline Bonner — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn.; Fridley, Anoka County, Minn. Born in Plummer, Red Lake County, Minn., October 26, 1919. Democrat. Radio and television writer and producer; actress; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Catholic. Member, League of Women Voters. Died August 2, 2010 (age 90 years, 280 days). Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.
  Relatives: Daughter of David Thomas Bonner and Helena (Franken) Bonner; married, April 19, 1947, to William Joseph Nee.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carla J. Nelson — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives District 30-A, 2003-04; member of Minnesota state senate, 2011-16 (30th District 2011-12, 26th District 2013-16). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Janet Nelson — of Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Mildred Nelson — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Nelson — of Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marian Nemeth — of Elk River, Sherburne County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Laurie Ness — of Pipestone, Pipestone County, Minn. Mayor of Pipestone, Minn.; elected 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Gina Nettle — of Plymouth, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Fannie Neuman (1867-1926) — also known as Fannie Mapes; Fannie Corey; Mrs. O. C. Neuman — of Wheaton, Traverse County, Minn. Born in Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wis., April, 1867. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1924. Female. Died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., January 25, 1926 (age 58 years, 0 days). Interment somewhere in Wheaton, Minn.
  Relatives: Daughter of David Parshall Mapes and Emeline (Huntsinger) Mapes; married, July 19, 1890, to Henry B. Corey; married, May 27, 1903, to Otto Christian Neuman.
  Political family: Mapes-Neuman family of New York (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  Diana Newberry — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (on behalf of Alyson Kennedy and Osborne Hart). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Sylvia Newstrom — of Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Walter H. Newton — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. J. A. Nightingale — of Fairmont, Martin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Norma Noonan — of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Evelyn Nordstrom — of Sacred Heart, Renville County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. David Norman — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Esther Norstad — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Velma L. Oakland — of Red Lake, Beltrami County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Candace Oathout — Republican. Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2012 (on behalf of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan). Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Betsy O'Berry — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000; Democratic-Farmer-Labor Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Alvina O'Brien — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Mary O'Connor — Libertarian. Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2012 (on behalf of Gary E. Johnson and James P. Gray); Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (on behalf of Gary E. Johnson and William F. Weld); Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (on behalf of Chase R. Oliver and Michael ter Maat). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Kathleen Oganovic — Democrat. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (appointed to fill vacancy; voted for Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Beatrice Walker O'Kane (1896-1955) — also known as Beatrice W. O'Kane — of Cairo, Alexander County, Ill. Born in Cairo, Alexander County, Ill., 1896. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932, 1944. Female. Died in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., 1955 (age about 59 years). Interment at Catholic Cemetery, Villa Ridge, Ill.
  Relatives: Daughter of George B. Walker.
  Hazel Rollins O'Leary (b. 1937) — Born May 17, 1937. U.S. Secretary of Energy, 1993. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also NNDB dossier
  Anna Dickey Olesen — also known as Anna D. Olesen; Mrs. Peter Olesen — of Cloquet, Carlton County, Minn.; Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Minnesota, 1920; candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1922; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Seymour Olmsted (b. 1919) — also known as Mary S. Olmsted — of Tennessee. Born in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn., September 28, 1919. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, 1975-79; Solomon Islands, 1978-79. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  See also U.S. State Dept career summary
  Sally Olsen — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1979-92 (District 41-A 1979-82, District 44-A 1983-92). Female. Still living as of 1992.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Stella Olsen — of Owatonna, Steele County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Stephanie Olsen — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives District 47-B, 2003-04. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Catherina Olson — also known as Katy Olson — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1987-94 (District 28-B 1987-92, District 22-B 1993-94). Female. Still living as of 1994.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Gen Olson (b. 1938) — of Mound, Hennepin County, Minn.; Minnetrista, Hennepin County, Minn. Born May 20, 1938. Member of Minnesota state senate, 1983-2012 (43rd District 1983-92, 34th District 1993-2002, 33rd District 2003-12). Female. Lutheran. Still living as of 2012.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Kristen Rose Olson — also known as Kristen Olson — Justice candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2012 (on behalf of Ross C. Anderson and Luis J. Rodriguez); Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Mary A. Olson — Member of Minnesota state senate 4th District, 2007-10. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  See also Minnesota Legislator record
  Virginia Olson — of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. E. H. Otterson — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Rebecca Otto — of Marine on St. Croix, Washington County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Howard Overmann — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Valeria Pappenfus — of St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Virginia A. Parish — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marge Patterson — of Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sally Paulsen — Independence candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (on behalf of Evan McMullin and Nathan Johnson). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Patti Pearson — of Nevis, Hubbard County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Melanie Pemrick — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Kanye West and Michelle Tidball). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Ruthmary Penick — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1956, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Rosemary Perez — of Minnesota. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kay Peterson — of Karlstad, Kittson County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1960, 1964 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Opal Peterson — of Minnesota. Democrat. Democratic Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Wayne Peterson — of Moorhead, Clay County, Minn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Pierce — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Brock Pierce and Karla Ballard). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Deborah Pierce — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Brock Pierce and Karla Ballard). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Kathleen Pierce — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Brock Pierce and Karla Ballard). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Mrs. George Pillsbury — of Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Chellie Pingree (b. 1955) — of North Haven, Knox County, Maine. Born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., April 2, 1955. Democrat. Member of Maine state senate, 1992-2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Maine, 2000; candidate for U.S. Senator from Maine, 2002; president and CEO, Common Cause, 2003-06; U.S. Representative from Maine 1st District, 2009-. Female. Member, Common Cause. Still living as of 2018.
  Relatives: Mother of Hannah M. Pingree.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Katharine Pitney — Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Samson Kpadenou). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Mrs. Raymond Plank — of Wayzata, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mrs. W. A. Poehler — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mari Pokornowski — of Cokato, Wright County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cheryl Poling — Democrat. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (voted for Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Rhonda Pownell — of Northfield, Rice County, Minn. Candidate for mayor of Northfield, Minn., 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Samantha Pree-Stinson — Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Samson Kpadenou). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Linda Jean Presthus — also known as Linda Presthus — of Edina, Hennepin County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008; Republican candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (on behalf of Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Mary Prior — of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 1976. Female. Still living as of 1976.
  Karen Prischmann — of Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Gabrielle Prosser — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Alyson Kennedy and Malcolm M. Jarrett); Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (on behalf of Rachele Fruit and Dennis Richter). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Danene Renee Provencher — also known as Danene Provencher — Justice candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2012 (on behalf of Ross C. Anderson and Luis J. Rodriguez); Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2020 (on behalf of Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker); Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2024 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Samson Kpadenou). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Sherrie Pugh — Democrat. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Presidential Elector for Minnesota, 2016 (voted for Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Mrs. Rector Putnam — of Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

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