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Female Politicians in Pennsylvania, A

  Marjorie M. Aamodt — Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives 13th District, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lynne Marsha Abraham (b. 1941) — also known as Lynne Abraham; "Deadliest D.A."; "Queen of Death" — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., January 31, 1941. Democrat. Lawyer; common pleas court judge in Pennsylvania, 1981-91; Philadelphia District Attorney, 1991-2010; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania; candidate for mayor of Philadelphia, Pa., 2015. Female. Still living as of 2015.
  Relatives: Married 1977 to Edward Felbin.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Margaret M. Acker — of West Norriton Township, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Barbara B. Acton — of Bryn Athyn, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ella C. Adams — of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret H. Adams — of Bedminster, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Martha Ann Adelsheim (1915-1994) — also known as Martha Ann Henderson — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., June 28, 1915. Democrat. Economist; vice-chair of Oregon Democratic Party, 1962-64; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1964; Oregon Democratic state chair, 1964-66. Female. Member, League of Women Voters. Died December 23, 1994 (age 79 years, 178 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Stuart Llewellyn Henderson and Gertrude Alcliffe (Mevis) Henderson; married, June 20, 1942, to Edward Kalman Adelsheim.
  Mildred Adler — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Anna Afton — of Pennsylvania. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state auditor general, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Lisette Agosto — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Electra Agras — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Nina Ahmad — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Carol Aichele — of West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joan D. Aikens (b. 1928) — also known as Joan Deacon — of Swarthmore, Delaware County, Pa. Born in Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pa., May 1, 1928. Republican. Clothing fashion consultant; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Protestant. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Robert Wallace Deacon and Bessie (Crook) Deacon; married 1950 to Donald R. Aikens.
  Maggie D. Ake — of Portage, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Portage, Pa., 1896-1900. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Wallace Thomson Albertson (b. 1924) — also known as Wallace T. Albertson; Wallace Thomson — of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa., July 23, 1924. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972; member of California Democratic State Central Committee, 1972-73; member of Democratic National Committee from California, 1972-73. Female. Spiritualist. Member, Kappa Kappa Gamma; American Civil Liberties Union. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Peter Smart Thomson and Margaretta (Maloney) Thomson; married 1952 to Jack Albertson.
  Sue Alderman — of Narberth, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Colleen S. Alexander — of Wyndmoor, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jane Alexander — of Dillsburg, York County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Margaret Alexander — of near Finleyville, Washington County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Arenda Lauretta Wright Allen (b. 1960) — Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., 1960. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia, 2011-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Ethel D. Allen — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972; secretary of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1979. Female. Still living as of 1979.
  Donna Allie — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Barbara L. Altemus — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 1973. Female. Still living as of 1973.
  Elizabeth Alter — of Blairsville, Indiana County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Blairsville, Pa., 1878-86. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Donetta W. Ambrose (b. 1945) — of New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pa. Born in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pa., November 5, 1945. Lawyer; common pleas court judge in Pennsylvania, 1982-93; U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1993-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Elizabeth Z. Ambrose — of Beaver County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Beaver County 2nd District, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Irma M. Ames — of Lewisburg, Union County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth Clement Amig (1929-2003) — also known as Elizabeth C. Amig — of New Cumberland, Cumberland County, Pa.; St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Fla. Born in Upper Darby, Delaware County, Pa., November 8, 1929. Republican. Newspaper editor; school teacher; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Member, Delta Gamma; Humane Society. Died December 19, 2003 (age 74 years, 41 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Fred C. Clement and Adele (Murphy) Clement.
  Christine W. Ammon — of Christiana, Lancaster County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Renee Amoore (born c.1953) — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa.; King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pa. Born about 1953. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sarah Palmer Amos — of Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Relatives: Sister of Kathryn A. Forader.
  Mary S. Anderson — of Royersford, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Royersford, Pa., 1936-54 (acting, 1936-37). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mildred M. Anderson — of Aspinwall, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Sarah Anderson Anderson (b. 1901) — also known as Sarah A. Anderson; Sarah Anderson — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., January 23, 1901. Democrat. School teacher; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1954-66; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956 (alternate), 1960. Female. Presbyterian. Member, American Legion Auxiliary. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Dr. Henry A. Anderson and Maude (Smith) Anderson; married, December 1, 1922, to Dr. Adolphus W. Anderson, Sr.
  Vera F. Andrews — of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth Richards Andujar (1912-1997) — also known as Betty Andujar; Elizabeth Richards — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., November 6, 1912. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1968, 1976; member of Texas state senate, 1973-82; member of Republican National Committee from Texas, 1976-82. Female. Presbyterian. First woman member of the Texas Senate; first Republican member of the Texas Senate since Reconstruction. Died June 8, 1997 (age 84 years, 214 days). Interment at Texas State Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  Relatives: Married 1935 to John Jose Andujar.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Leonore Annenberg (1918-2009) — also known as Lee Annenberg; Leonore Cohn; Leonore Cohn Rosentiel — Born in Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., February 20, 1918. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania; U.S. diplomatic Chief of Protocol, 1981. Female. Died in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, Calif., March 12, 2009 (age 91 years, 20 days). Interment at Sunnyland Estate, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
  Relatives: Married 1951 to Walter Hubert Annenberg; married to Lewis Rosensteil; niece of Harry Cohn.
  See also NNDB dossier — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Helen C. Appell — of York, York County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Melanie Archangelo — of Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Mary Archer — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 1921. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Molly Armour — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ruth J. Arnad — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ruth Arnao — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marie Arntz — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Janet Bond Arterton (b. 1944) — of Connecticut. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., February 8, 1944. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for Connecticut, 1995-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Ann Arty (b. 1926) — also known as Mary Ann Scheid — of Springfield, Delaware County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., November 24, 1926. Republican. Nurse; delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Lutheran. Member, American Public Health Association. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Henry J. Scheid and Pearl (Van Dike) Scheid; married to Thomas B. Arty.
  Harriet L. Askins — Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 34th District, 1934. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Frances Baer Atlee (1878-1964) — also known as Frances B. Atlee; Frances Rine Baer — of Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa. Born in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pa., October 17, 1878. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Died in 1964 (age about 85 years). Interment at Woodward Hill Cemetery, Lancaster, Pa.
  Relatives: Married, June 17, 1903, to John Light Atlee.
  Marion C. Austin (1872-1954) — also known as Marion Crighton — of Corry, Erie County, Pa. Born in Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland, 1872. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1936. Female. Died in Corry, Erie County, Pa., January 30, 1954 (age about 81 years). Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Corry, Pa.
  Relatives: Daughter of Robert Crighton and Agnes Crighton; married to Frank S. Austin.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Rhoda Awkerman (1900-1973) — of Mt. Union, Huntingdon County, Pa. Born December 6, 1900. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Died in August, 1973 (age 72 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
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