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Female Politicians in Pennsylvania, I-K

  Nannie B. Imbrie — of Beaver, Beaver County, Pa. Postmaster at Beaver, Pa., 1879. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Alma R. Jacobs — of Blue Bell, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan Golden Jacobson — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Ada Jakubic — of Orrstown, Franklin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Bessie M. James — of Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth F. James — of Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Miriam Watson James (d. 1926) — also known as Miriam W. James — of Doylestown, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Died in 1926. Interment at Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown, Pa.
  Carolyn Jamison — of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Pam Janvey — of Bensalem, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dawn S. Jardini — of Ridgway, Elk County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jennifer Jarema — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Evelyn Jarrow — of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Grace L. Jarvis — of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Jarvis — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Canal Zone, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  E. Faye Javens — of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pa. Republican. Mayor of Beaver Falls, Pa., 1962. Female. Still living as of 1962.
  Cynthia Jefferson — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Rubye Jenkins-Husband — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ava Marie Jeter — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Frankie Mae Jeter — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Louise Moses John — also known as Louise M. John — of West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marietta Johns — of Uniontown, Fayette County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Uniontown, Pa., 1876-84. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth McCullough Johnson (1909-1973) — of Orlando, Orange County, Fla. Born in Pennsylvania, 1909. Member of Florida state house of representatives, 1959-62; member of Florida state senate, 1963-67. Female. Member, League of Women Voters. first woman to serve in the Florida Senate; inducted 1986 into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. Died in 1973 (age about 64 years). Burial location unknown.
  Nettie S. Johnson — of Athens, Bradford County, Pa. Postmaster at Athens, Pa., 1895-97. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Johnson-Wasler — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996 (alternate), 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Belle M. Johnston — of Bellevue, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1936. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy C. Johnston — of Clearfield County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Clearfield County 1st District, 1954. Female. Still living as of 1954.
  Gladys C. Johnston — of Ellwood City, Lawrence County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Isabell Johnston — of Pricedale, Westmoreland County, Pa.; Belle Vernon, Fayette County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960 (alternate), 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Linda Johnston — of Murrysville, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Vesta G. Johnston — of Canonsburg, Washington County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Alice W. Jones — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Catherine Jones — of Plains, Luzerne County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Charlotte F. Jones — Communist. Candidate for justice of Pennsylvania state supreme court, 1930, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Gladys G. Jones — of Mt. Union, Huntingdon County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Isabella J. Jones — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Roxanne Jones (c.1928-1996) — of Pennsylvania. Born about 1928. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 3rd District, 1985-96; died in office 1996. Female. African ancestry. First Black woman elected to the Pennsylvania state senate. Died of a heart attack, in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., May 19, 1996 (age about 68 years). Burial location unknown.
  Wanda Jones — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ann R. Jordan — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Charlotte Jordan — of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Selma A. Junge — of Allegheny County, Pa. Socialist. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 3rd District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Janet Kalajainen — of New Castle, Lawrence County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Rita Wilson Kane — also known as Rita W. Kane — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952 (alternate), 1956 (alternate), 1972, 1984. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Catharine Karch — of Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Lebanon, Pa., 1834-45. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara I. Karkutt — of Pennsylvania. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 15th District, 1980; candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Minnie K. L. Karnell — Dry candidate for delegate to Pennsylvania convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ida G. Kast — Prohibition candidate for superior court judge in Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Valerie A. Kean-Staab — of Espyville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ella Kearns — of Conemaugh, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Edna M. Kech — of Altoona, Blair County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Bonnie Keefer — of McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Vivien Keen (1895-1981) — also known as Mrs. L. O. Keen — of Balboa, Canal Zone (now Panama); New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La.; Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Pennsylvania, June 24, 1895. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Canal Zone, 1928 (member, Credentials Committee), 1932, 1940, 1948 (member, Credentials Committee), 1952 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business), 1956; member of Democratic National Committee from Canal Zone, 1939-52. Female. Died in January, 1981 (age 85 years, 0 days). Interment at St. Callistus Cemetery, Kane, Pa.
  Relatives: Married to Littleton Oscar Keen.
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  Sarah A. Keepler — of Hummelstown, Dauphin County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Hummelstown, Pa., 1863-73. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Bertha Kehoe — of Somerset, Somerset County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katherine H. Keiser — of West Lawn, Berks County, Pa. Born in Reading, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Lutheran. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Audrey R. Kelly — of Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956; candidate for Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1962. Female. Still living as of 1962.
  Ella Kelly — of Allegheny County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 8th District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Evelyn D. Kelly — of Baldwin, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Linda L. Kelly — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 1997-98. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Virginia Kelly — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
Jana M. Kemp Jana M. Kemp (b. 1965) — of Garden City, Ada County, Idaho. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., June 17, 1965. Member of Idaho state house of representatives; elected 2004; defeated (Republican), 2006; Independent candidate for Governor of Idaho, 2010. Female. Member, Rotary. Still living as of 2010.
  See also Ballotpedia article — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Image source: Campaign website (2010)
  Susan Kendra — also known as Susie Kendra — of Allegheny County, Pa. Communist. Workers candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 8th District, 1926; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Hazel Kennedy — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Lucetta P. Kennedy — of Paoli, Chester County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Rose Kennington — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Everett Kent — of Bangor, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Julia Kent — of Verona, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Verona, Pa., 1886-89. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mae W. Kernaghan — of Yeadon, Delaware County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gail E. Kessler — of Wynnewood, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Eliza Ketcham (b. 1846) — of Narberth, Montgomery County, Pa. Born in Ireland, August, 1846. Republican. Postmaster at Narberth, Pa., 1892-1905. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth H. Ketcham — of Narberth, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Narberth, Pa., 1905-06. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Anna L. Keyser — of Ross Township, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katherine S. Kier — of Glenshaw, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  JoAnn E. Killebrew — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Melinda Kinney — of Kingston, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Marguerite K. Kirchartz — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Cynthia Kirk — of Wexford, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susan B. Kirk — of Allegheny County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 12th District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mabelle M. Kirkbride — of Norristown, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Eliza Kirkpatrick — of Spangler (now part of Northern Cambria), Cambria County, Pa. Postmaster at Spangler, Pa., 1901. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Roberta Kirsch — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary E. Kissinger — of Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Shirley Kitchen — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 3rd District, 1995-2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara Kline — of Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Monica Kline — of Myerstown, Lebanon County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Grace Knaub — of York, York County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Catherine Baker Knoll (1930-2008) — also known as Catherine Baker — of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pa., September 3, 1930. Democrat. Pennsylvania state treasurer, 1989-97; defeated, 1976, 2000; candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1994; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania; Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, 2003-08; died in office 2008. Female. Catholic. Died, from neuroendocrine cancer, in Mt. Sinai Hospital, Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., November 12, 2008 (age 78 years, 70 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Nicholas J. Baker and Teresa (May) Baker; married to Charles A. Knoll; mother of Mina Baker Knoll.
  Political family: Knoll-Baker family of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mina Baker Knoll — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Relatives: Daughter of Catherine Baker Knoll; granddaughter of Nicholas J. Baker.
  Political family: Knoll-Baker family of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
  Lucinda Knott — of Blairsville, Indiana County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Blairsville, Pa., 1856-61. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Joan Kohl — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Helen Kohn — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy L. Kolis — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 14th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Anne Kondrick — of Rural Ridge, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 14th District, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Brenda K. Konevitch — of Middletown, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margarette S. Kooker — of Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Bucks County 1st District; elected 1954, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Fran Kovaleski — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Florence Krause — of Morrisville, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Nancy Kuckovich — of North Huntingdon, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rose C. Kuehn — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Eleanor Kuhns — of Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Denise E. Kulp — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nancy Jane Kulp (1921-1991) — also known as Nancy Kulp; "Slim" — of Pennsylvania. Born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., August 28, 1921. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Navy WAVES during World War II; professional actress, best known for her role as "Jane Hathaway"in the 1962-71 television comedy series "The Beverly Hillbillies".; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 9th District, 1984. Female. Bisexual. Died, of cancer, in Palm Desert, Riverside County, Calif., February 3, 1991 (age 69 years, 159 days). Interment at Presbyterian Cemetery, Mifflintown, Pa.
  Relatives: Married 1951 to Charles Dacus.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Joanne S. Kuniansky — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 18th District, 1986; Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 14th District, 1992; Socialist Workers candidate for U.S. Senator from New Jersey, 1994; Socialist Workers candidate for Governor of New Jersey, 2021. Female. Still living as of 2021.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Carrie Kutz — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Bethlehem, Pa., 1934-36. Female. Burial location unknown.
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