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Female Politicians in Oregon, R-Z

  Mrs. Walter Reuter — of La Grande, Union County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jane Reyneke — of Grants Pass, Josephine County, Ore. Mayor of Grants Pass, Ore., 1985-87. Female. Still living as of 1987.
  Bessie M. Richards — of Linnton, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. John Y. Richardson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. J. Robert Ridehalgh — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Barbara Roberts (b. 1936) — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Born December 21, 1936. Democrat. Governor of Oregon, 1991-95; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also National Governors Association biography — NNDB dossier
  Betty Roberts — of Oregon. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Oregon, 1974; Judge, Oregon Court of Appeals, 1977-82. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Nancy Robinson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1944 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara B. Rose — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Diane Rosenbaum — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara Ross — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 5th District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Mrs. Charles E. Runyon — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Christine Chin Ryan — of Sandy, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Harriet W. Ryan — of Bend, Deschutes County, Ore. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katherine Ryan — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sherie L. Ryan — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Elizabeth T. Salter — also known as Betsy Salter — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Edna Scales — of Sandy, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Roberta Schneck — of Oregon. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Patricia Scott Schroeder (b. 1940) — also known as Patricia Schroeder; Pat Schroeder; Patricia Nell Scott — of Denver, Colo. Born in Portland, Multnomah County, Ore., July 30, 1940. Democrat. Lawyer; U.S. Representative from Colorado 1st District, 1973-97; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1988, 1996; Co-Chair, 1984; co-chair, Credentials Committee, co-chair, 1988; speaker, 1988. Female. Congregationalist. Member, American Bar Association; League of Women Voters. Inducted, National Women's Hall of Fame, 1995. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — National Women's Hall of Fame
  Books about Patricia Schroeder: Joan A. Lowy, Pat Schroeder: A Woman of the House
  Sarah Seale — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 3rd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Marylin Linfoot Shannon (b. 1941) — also known as Marylin Shannon — of Brooks, Marion County, Ore. Born in La Grande, Union County, Ore., September 7, 1941. Republican. School teacher; member of Oregon state senate, 1995-98; candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 5th District, 1998; delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2004, 2008. Female. Assembly of God. Still living as of 2008.
  Relatives: Married to Albert Shannon.
  Karen E. Shilling — of Roseburg, Douglas County, Ore. Radiology technologist; American Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Oregon, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Myra S. Silverman — of Ashland, Jackson County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Smith — of Oregon. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Dorothy Smith — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elaine L. Smith — of Prairie City, Grant County, Ore. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Mrs. John D. Smith — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Loretta J. Smith — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Smithson — of Oregon. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2000; candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mable M. Snyder — of Multnomah County, Ore. Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Beverly Steffen — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Nadie Strayer — of Baker City, Baker County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Stephanie Strike — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Judith A. Sugnet — also known as Judy Sugnet — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Roxanna Swann — of Oregon. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Melyssa Swartz-Baxter — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jacqueline Taylor — of Astoria, Clatsop County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Janet Taylor — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Mayor of Salem, Ore., 2003-. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Luanne Thielke — of Tualatin, Washington County, Ore. Mayor of Tualatin, Ore., 1985-87. Female. Still living as of 1987.
  Mrs. Alexander Thompson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Gustava Thompson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. W. L. Thompson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jill Thorn — of West Linn, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Mayor of West Linn, Ore., 1990, 1993-2000; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn S. Tomei — of Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Social worker; mayor of Milwaukie, Ore., 1998-2001; member of Oregon state house of representatives 25th District, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Penny Tooley — of Redmond, Deschutes County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  B. Elizabeth Trojan — Progressive. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Treva Tumbleson — of Ashland, Jackson County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Tina Turner-Morfitt — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Judy Tuttle — of Oregon. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Oregon. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Genie Uebelacker — of Milwaukie, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jolene Unsoeld (b. 1931) — also known as Jolene Bishoprick — of Washington. Born in Corvallis, Benton County, Ore., December 3, 1931. Democrat. Director, English Language Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal, 1965-67; member of Democratic National Committee from Washington, 1980-88; member of Washington state house of representatives, 1985-88; U.S. Representative from Washington 3rd District, 1989-95; defeated, 1994. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
Della Urquhart Della Urquhart (1890-1976) — also known as Mary Della Bounds; Mary Della Schott; Mrs. J. T. Urquhart — of Yakima, Yakima County, Wash. Born in Lookingglass, Douglas County, Ore., 1890. Republican. Fruit merchant; member of Republican National Committee from Washington, 1936-40; member, Arrangements Committee, Republican National Convention, 1940 ; director, Washington State Department of Licenses, 1951-56. Female. Died, in a nursing home at Seattle, King County, Wash., March 10, 1976 (age about 85 years). Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Yakima, Wash.
  Relatives: Married to James Thomas Urquhart.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Image source: Official Report of the 22nd Republican National Convention (1940)
  Vickie Valdez — of Independence, Polk County, Ore.; Salem, Marion County, Ore. Socialist. College instructor; candidate for U.S. Senator from Oregon, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Liz VanLeeuwen — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 4th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Stephanie Vardavas — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joyce Waggoner — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Diane D. Wagner — of Wilsonville, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa Walker — of Keizer, Marion County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marian Walsh — also known as Marian Kardell; Mrs. William E. Walsh — of Coos Bay, Coos County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 5, 1932, to William E. Walsh.
  Barbara Smith Warner — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Robert C. Warren — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1956, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Minnie Washburne — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Republican. Postmaster at Eugene, Ore., 1890-94. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Sandra Watts — of Lakeview, Lake County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Catherine Webber — of Oregon. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Oregon 5th District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Louise Palmer Webber — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy L. Webber — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ellen E. Wedum — of West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Ind.; La Pine, Deschutes County, Ore.; Cloudcroft, Otero County, N.M. Born in Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 7th District, 1992; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1996; candidate for New Mexico state house of representatives 59th District, 2006, 2008; chair of Otero County Democratic Party, 2007-09. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  Margaret Weil — of Gresham, Multnomah County, Ore. Mayor of Gresham, Ore., 1983-87. Female. Still living as of 1987.
  Shirley Whitehead — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Shirley Woods — of Wilsonville, Clackamas County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jean Young — of Tigard, Washington County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ourania Yue — of Salem, Marion County, Ore. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
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