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Female Politicians in Rhode Island, K-Q

  Flora Cameron Kampmann (born c.1926) — also known as Flora Cameron; Mrs. Ike S. Kampmann, Jr. — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., about 1926. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960, 1964; member of Republican National Committee from Texas, 1960-68. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Junior League; Colonial Dames. Still living as of 1968.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Waldo Cameron and Helen Emelyn (Miller) Cameron; married, November 1, 1947, to Ike Simpson Kampmann Jr..
  Leona A. Kelley (1919-2000) — of Peace Dale, South Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., 1919. Republican. School teacher; member of Rhode Island state house of representatives 49th District, 1985-2000; died in office 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Female. Died, of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, in South County Hospital, South Kingstown, Washington County, R.I., November 7, 2000 (age about 81 years). Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Wakefield, South Kingstown, R.I.
  Helen Z. Kinsley — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Florist; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1928; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Canal Zone, 1940. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Leona Curtis Knight — also known as Leona Curtis — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Charles Curtis; married to Webster Knight.
  Sandra Knowles — of Wickford, North Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Krank — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Linda J. Kushner — of Rhode Island. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Celia C. Lacross — of Cranston, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ida Lalonde — of Rhode Island. Good Government candidate for secretary of state of Rhode Island, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Helen LaMarche (b. 1960) — also known as Pat LaMarche; Genny Judge — of Bath, Sagadahoc County, Maine; Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., November 26, 1960. Green. Radio talk show host; Green Independent candidate for Governor of Maine, 1998, 2006; candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2004; newspaper columnist. Female. Irish and French Canadian ancestry. Still living as of 2007.
  Relatives: Daughter of Genevieve (Judge) LaMarche and Paul Henri LaMarche; married 1983 to Michael Russell.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Margaret C. Laperche — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Agnes R. Lapointe — of Coventry, Kent County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Ralph Lawson, Jr. — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Louise E. LeClair — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Catherine J. Leddy — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952, 1960, 1964. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Isabelle R. Leeds (born c.1927) — also known as Isabelle Russek; Mrs. Marshall Leeds — of Providence, Providence County, R.I.; Manhattan, New York County, N.Y.; Greenwich, Fairfield County, Conn. Born about 1927. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1964 (alternate), 1968; special assistant to Gov. Hugh Carey for international and United Nations affairs; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1980. Female. Still living as of 2003.
  Relatives: Daughter of Louis Russek and Rose (Bauman) Russek; married, October 19, 1947, to Marshall Leeds.
  Barbara M. Leonard — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1984; secretary of state of Rhode Island, 1993-95. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Marie M. LeRoy — of North Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Ida Martha Libby (1855-1930) — also known as Ida M. Libby — of Limestone, Aroostook County, Maine; Fort Fairfield, Aroostook County, Maine. Born in Bradford, Penobscot County, Maine, December 24, 1855. Democrat. Postmaster at Limestone, Maine, 1896-97. Female. Died in Providence, Providence County, R.I., May 5, 1930 (age 74 years, 132 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Daniel Libby and Frances Amelia (Smiley) Libby; married, January 12, 1898, to John Lundy; second cousin of Llewellyn Libby; second cousin once removed of Albanah Harvey Libby; second cousin twice removed of Arthur Leroy Nason; fourth cousin of Philander Blakeslee Cole; fourth cousin once removed of Cornelia Cole Fairbanks.
  Political families: Libby-Felt family of Maine; Saltonstall-Weeks family of Massachusetts (subsets of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  Charlene Lima — of Cranston, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Member of Rhode Island state house of representatives 14th District; elected 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Mrs. T. Stewart Little — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ann Marie Lloyd — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mary B. Lombard — of Saylesville, Lincoln, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Regina Low (1910-1992) — also known as Regina Rita McCormick — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Born in Providence, Providence County, R.I., March 28, 1910. Democrat. School teacher; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1960, 1964, 1968. Female. Died, in Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Providence County, R.I., March 22, 1992 (age 81 years, 360 days). Interment at St. Joseph's Cemetery, West Greenwich, R.I.
  Relatives: Daughter of Henry J. McCormick and Clara 'Tess' (Cronin) McCormick; married to George William Low.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Gertrude D. Lynch — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1956 (member, Credentials Committee). Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mary E. Lynch — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary J. Lynch — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ellen M. Madeira — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Joseph Mancini — of Cranston, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Eva Mancuso — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Emily A. Maranjian — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Rhode Island. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Maureen Martin — of South Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Aileen T. Martino — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Colette J. Matarese — of Rhode Island. Democrat. Candidate for Rhode Island state house of representatives 40th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Edna O'Neill Mattson — of North Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012; member of Democratic National Committee from Rhode Island, 2004-12. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Nancy J. Mayer — of Rhode Island. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Allene Maynard — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Eileen McAuliffe — of North Scituate, Scituate, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cristine McBurney — of Rhode Island. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Rhode Island. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sara Shea McConnell — also known as Sara McConnell — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1996 (alternate), 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Kathleen McDonald — also known as Mrs. Joseph F. McDonald — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1964, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Rachael McIntosh — of Exeter, Washington County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Mary F. McMahon — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Martha Elizabeth McSally (b. 1966) — also known as Martha McSally — of Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Born in Warwick, Kent County, R.I., March 22, 1966. Republican. Fighter pilot in U.S. Air Force; U.S. Representative from Arizona 2nd District, 2015-; defeated, 2012 (8th District), 2012 (2nd District). Female. Still living as of 2018.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Mary A. Meade — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924 (alternate), 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Susan D. Menard — of Woonsocket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Mayor of Woonsocket, R.I., 1995-2009; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Perle Mesta (1889-1975) — also known as Pearl Reid Skirvin; Mrs. George Mesta — of Kirkland, Yavapai County, Ariz.; Newport, Newport County, R.I. Born in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Mich., October 12, 1889. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1944 (member, Platform and Resolutions Committee); delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1948; speaker, 1952; U.S. Minister to Luxembourg, 1949-53. Female. Died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., March 16, 1975 (age 85 years, 155 days). Interment at Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh, Pa.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Balser Skirvin and Harriet Elizabeth (Reid) Skirvin; married 1916 to George Mesta.
  See also Wikipedia article — U.S. State Dept career summary — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Julie Meyers — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Lillian Miller — of West Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Onna Moniz-John — of East Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2012.
  Patricia Morgan (born c.1950) — of West Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Born about 1950. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ruth S. Morgenthau — of Rhode Island. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Rhode Island 2nd District, 1988; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carol A. Mumford — of Hope, Scituate, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Elected Rhode Island state house of representatives 41st District 2002; member of Republican National Committee from Rhode Island, 2008-12; delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Mary Munson — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Florence K. Murray — of Newport, Newport County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Richard H. Murray — of Wakefield, South Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Julia T. Myers — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924, 1928, 1936 (alternate). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Gloria P. Nerney — of Providence County, R.I. Republican. Candidate for Rhode Island state house of representatives 44th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Elizabeth L. Newell — of Washington, Coventry, Kent County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jane A. Newton — also known as Mrs. Robert E. Newton — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Rhode Island, 1920; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization), 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Carol Nolan — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elizabeth Noonan — of Pawtucket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Catherine S. O'Brien — of Middletown, Newport County, R.I. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Rhode Island. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Jennifer M. O'Donnell — of North Smithfield, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mabel W. Olney — of Saylesville, Lincoln, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924, 1928 (alternate). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Isabelle Ahearn O'Neill — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Paula Ouellette — of Tiverton, Newport County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jill Padwa — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  M. Teresa Paiva-Weed — of Newport, Newport County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2004, 2008, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Donna M. Paolino — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Jennifer Paolino — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Petrina Parente — of Cranston, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Susan C. Patton — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mary B. Peck (1873-1958) — of Barrington, Bristol County, R.I. Born in 1873. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1924, 1928. Female. Died October 13, 1958 (age about 85 years). Interment at Prince's Hill Cemetery, Barrington, R.I.
  Relatives: Married to Frederick Stanhope Peck.
  Elizabeth V. Pendergast — of Barrington, Bristol County, R.I. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Florence H. Pendleton (1880-1939) — also known as Florence Ethel Hodgson — of Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine. Born in Woonsocket, Providence County, R.I., July 7, 1880. Republican. Member of Maine Republican State Committee, 1928. Female. English ancestry. Died July 14, 1939 (age 59 years, 7 days). Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston, Maine.
  Relatives: Daughter of Robert John Hodgson and Jennie Mabel (Dodge) Hodgson; married, December 29, 1909, to Irving Erskine Pendleton; fourth cousin once removed of Isaac Stuart Raymond.
  Political family: Kellogg-Adams-Seymour-Chapin family of Connecticut and New York (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Elizabeth Perik — of East Greenwich, Kent County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret W. Perry — of Westerly, Washington County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1936, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rhoda E. Perry — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Vimala D. Phongsavanh — also known as Vimala Phongsavanh — of Woonsocket, Providence County, R.I. Born in Woonsocket, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Laotian ancestry. Still living as of 2017.
  Tara L. Pinsky — of Providence, Providence County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Elisa Pollard — of Foster, Providence County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Patricia A. Post — of North Kingstown, Washington County, R.I. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Harriet E. Powell — of Washington County, R.I. Republican. Candidate for Rhode Island state house of representatives 33rd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Elaine Prior — of Warwick, Kent County, R.I. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Joan B. Quick — of Little Compton, Newport County, R.I. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1992; member of Rhode Island state house of representatives, 2001-02; defeated, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
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