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Female Politicians in Pennsylvania, W-Z

  Eileen Wagner — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jane Waitkus — of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Lee Walgren — of Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 27th District, 1960, 1962. Female. Still living as of 1962.
  Linda Wallitsch — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Elizabeth Walsh — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Margaret J. Walters — of Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pa. Postmaster at Lewistown, Pa., 1828-35. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Barclay H. Warburton — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; Wyncote, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Pennsylvania, 1924; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Rosa M. Ward — also known as Mrs. William Ward, Jr. — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Marilyn Ware — of Strasburg, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  LeAnna Washington — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Carol J. Watkins — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Helen C. Watson — of Indiana, Indiana County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Wilda Weatherford — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Linda Weaver — of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa. Mayor of Johnstown, Pa., 1994-97. Female. Still living as of 1997.
  Marie Weaver — of Bradford, McKean County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Wanda Weaver — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Sarah V. Webster — of Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Sewickley, Pa., 1942-45, 1950-58 (acting, 1942-45, 1950-51). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Esther B. Weinrott — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956, 1960, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anna Weisman — of Allegheny County, Pa. Communist. Workers candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 1st District, 1926; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ann Weiss — of Fort Washington, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Julie Welker — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Constance Wellons — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jane Wells-Schooley — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carolyn Welsh — also known as "Bunny" — Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Rose A. Welsh — of Columbia, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for mayor of Columbia, Pa., 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Sara M. Welty — of Westmoreland, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Arlene R. Wenger — Constitution candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 16th District, 1974. Female. Still living as of 1974.
  Minnie Werl — of East McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Werme — of Beaver, Beaver County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lorraine M. Whalen — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  A. Grace White — Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Jo White — Republican. Member of Pennsylvania state senate 21st District, 1997-2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Verna White — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Helen K. Whiteford — of Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Martha Whitman — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Janet Payne Whitney — of Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 19th District, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Faith Ryan Whittlesey (b. 1939) — also known as Faith Whittlesey; Faith Ryan — of Haverford, Delaware County, Pa. Born in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., February 21, 1939. Lawyer; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1972-76; U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland, 1981-83, 1985-88. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also U.S. State Dept career summary — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Veronica DiCarlo Wicker (1930-1994) — Born in Monessen, Westmoreland County, Pa., November 26, 1930. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, 1979-94; died in office 1994. Female. Died in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La., December 10, 1994 (age 64 years, 14 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Dorothy Wilken — of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, Fla. Born in Pennsylvania. Mayor of Boca Raton, Fla., 1976-77, 1977. Female. Still living as of 1977.
  Anna M. Wilker — of Woodlawn (now part of Aliquippa), Beaver County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Woodlawn, Pa., 1894-96. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Alice Williams (born c.1950) — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Born about 1950. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carol Williams — of Easton, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Constance H. Williams (b. 1944) — also known as Connie Williams; Constance Hess — of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pa. Born in Long Branch, Monmouth County, N.J., June 27, 1944. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives 149th District, 1997-2001; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Pennsylvania state senate 17th District, 2001-08; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Relatives: Daughter of Leon Hess and Norma (Wilentz) Hess; married to Sankey V. Williams; niece of Warren W. Wilentz and Robert Nathan Wilentz; granddaughter of David Theodore Wilentz.
  Political family: Wilentz family of Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Deborah L. Williams — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1st District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy Williams — of Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ella R. Williams — of Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Vandergrift, Pa., 1935-63 (acting, 1935-36). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret B. Williams — of Lansford, Carbon County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Lansford, Pa., 1967. Female. Still living as of 1967.
  Maryanne Williams — of Plains, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Sonita Williams — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Winifred M. Williams — of Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Debroah Willig — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susan Willig — Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ann Wilson — of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Anne V. S. Wilson — of Rosemont, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. E. C. Wilson — of West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Laverne B. Wilson — of DuBois, Clearfield County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Lilith Martin Wilson — Socialist. Candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1922; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives; elected 1932, 1934. Female. Interment at Aulenbach's Cemetery, Mt. Penn, Pa.
  Sylvia C. Wilson — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Winsor (b. 1873) — of Lower Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., March 28, 1873. Socialist. Woman suffrage activist; participant in the first U.S. birth control conference, New York City, November 1921; on November 13, police arrived to forcibly shut down the event, and she was arrested, along with Margaret Sanger, for attempting to speak; charged with disorderly conduct, but released soon after; candidate for Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1922; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, 1930; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 17th District, 1932. Female. Member, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom; American Civil Liberties Union. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of James Davis Winsor and Rebecca (Chapman) Winsor; second cousin five times removed of Simeon Baldwin; third cousin twice removed of George Bailey Loring; fourth cousin once removed of Charles Grenfill Washburn.
  Political family: Kellogg-Adams-Seymour-Chapin family of Connecticut and New York (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Lucy D. Winston — Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1930. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jessie Brennen Wise — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Lou Witherow — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Flora C. Withers — of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Frances May Witherspoon (1886-1973) — also known as Fannie M. Witherspoon — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y.; Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Born in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Miss., July 8, 1886. Socialist. Made speeches advocating woman suffrage; antiwar activist during World War One; headed Bureau of Legal First Aid, which provided legal assistance to men who objected to serving in the military; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 15th District, 1918; candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 10th District, 1919; candidate for New York state senate 13th District, 1920. Female. Died, in Rest Haven Nursing Cenert, Germantown, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., December 16, 1973 (age 87 years, 161 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Samuel Andrew Witherspoon and Susan (May) Witherspoon.
  Jennifer Wolf — of Newtown, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Anna Wolfe — of Youngwood, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dorothy W. Wood — of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Erma H. Wood — of Wind Ridge, Greene County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lois Wood — of Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Sue C. Woodward — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Eleanor D. Worthington — of Hartsville, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth W. Wright — of Clarks Summit, Lackawanna County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Gayle Wright — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rose Wright — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Postmaster at Harrisburg, Pa., 1814-22. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Verna Wright — of Heidelberg, Allegheny County, Pa.; Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948, 1956, 1960. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Peggy M. Wuertele — of Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Wylie — of McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Tammy Yan — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Patricia Ann Yanik — of Clairton, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rita Yantko — of New Salem, Fayette County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Molly Yard (1912-2005) — also known as Mary Alexander Yard; Molly Yard Garrett — of Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa.; Cook Township, Westmoreland County, Pa. Born in Shanghai, China to American parents, July 6, 1912. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 5th District, 1964; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972; president, National Organization for Women, 1987-92. Female. Member, National Organization for Women; Americans for Democratic Action. Died, in the Fair Oaks Nursing Home, Dormont, Allegheny County, Pa., September 21, 2005 (age 93 years, 77 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 30, 1938, to Sylvester Garrett.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Iva K. Yeager — of Spring City, Chester County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Yeager — of Allegheny County, Pa. Communist. Workers candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 7th District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Lynn Yeakel — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1992; candidate for Governor of Pennsylvania, 1994; candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 17th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Relatives: Daughter of Porter Hardy Jr..
  Katherine Young — of Lafayette Hill, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marilyn Young — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Eileen Young-Vignola — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Emma Zanders — of Mauch Chunk (now part of Jim Thorpe), Carbon County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Mauch Chunk, Pa., 1926-34 (acting, 1926). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elizabeth G. Zeidman — of Rydal, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Marilyn Zilli — of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sara Zimmerman — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Regina Zoba — of McAdoo, Schuylkill County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Lee M. Zoltak — of North Braddock, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dorothy M. Zug — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
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