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Female Politicians in Tennessee, B

  Irene Bailey Baker (1901-1994) — also known as Edith Irene Bailey — of Tennessee. Born in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn., November 17, 1901. Republican. U.S. Representative from Tennessee 2nd District, 1964-65. Female. Died in Loudon County, Tenn., April 2, 1994 (age 92 years, 136 days). Interment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Tenn.
  Relatives: Married, September 15, 1935, to Howard Henry Baker; step-mother of Howard Henry Baker Jr..
  Political family: Baker family of Kansas and Tennessee.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Lana Bowman Ball — Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2000 (voted for George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Trish Bane — of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn. Accountant; jeweler; mayor of Bristol, Tenn., 2002. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alishia Banks — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2016 (on behalf of Alyson Kennedy and Osborne Hart). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Katherine Delores Barlow — Constitution candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2016 (on behalf of Darrell L. Castle and Scott Bradley). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Ramona Lee Etta Barnes (1938-2003) — also known as Ramona Barnes — of Anchorage, Alaska. Born in Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tenn., July 7, 1938. Republican. Member of Alaska state house of representatives, 1979-84, 1987-2000; defeated, 2000; Speaker of the Alaska State House of Representatives, 1993-94. Female. Died, of pneumonia, in Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska, November 26, 2003 (age 65 years, 142 days). Burial location unknown.
  Letha M. Barrow (1907-1988) — also known as Letha Jewel McNeely; Mrs. R. Wilson Barrow — of Macon, Macon County, Mo. Born in Macon County, Mo., August 26, 1907. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940, 1948, 1952. Female. Christian. Died in Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn., March 30, 1988 (age 80 years, 217 days). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Macon, Mo.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Severs McNeely and Mattie (Johnson) McNeely; married, November 28, 1937, to Robert Wilson Barrow.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  M. L. Bayless — of Springfield, Robertson County, Tenn. Postmaster at Springfield, Tenn., 1887. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Minnie E. Beasley (born c.1882) — also known as Minnie Edwards; Mrs. J. S. Beasley — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Born in Tennessee, about 1882. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married, August 14, 1898, to James Sherman Beasley.
  Political family: Beasley family of Nashville and Centerville, Tennessee.
  Emily G. Beaty — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008; Republican Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2024 (voted for Donald Trump and J. D. Vance). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Tiny Powers Bell — also known as Mrs. Henry R. Bell — of Loudon, Loudon County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Interment at Steekee Cemetery, Loudon, Tenn.
  Mrs. W. B. Bell — of Alamo, Crockett County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Whit Bell — of Flatwoods, Perry County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Tina Benkiser — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008; Texas Republican state chair, 2008; Republican Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2020 (voted for Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Ann P. Bennett — of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Richard W. Benson — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Frances Berry (b. 1938) — Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., February 17, 1938. Lawyer; writer; university professor; member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, 1978-2004; chair, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, 1993-99; arrested during an anti-apartheid sit-in at the South African Embassy in Washington, 1984. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2014.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Carol Berz — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Loreta T. Bevins — of Concord, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nell Biggs — Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Agnes Bird — of Maryville, Blount County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gloria Bishop — of La Vergne, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Kathleen Bishop — of Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Diane Black (b. 1951) — also known as Diane Lynn Warren — Born in Baltimore, Md., January 16, 1951. Republican. Nurse; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1999-2005; member of Tennessee state senate, 2005-10; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 6th District, 2011-. Female. Still living as of 2018.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Marsha Blackburn (b. 1952) — of Brentwood, Williamson County, Tenn. Born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., June 6, 1952. Republican. Member of Tennessee state senate, 1998-2002; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 2003-; defeated, 1992; delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Presbyterian. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Mrs. John C. Blount — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Robert Bodfish — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Georgia Robles Boone (1899-1981) — also known as Georgia Robles; Georgia Robles Conger — of Seffner, Hillsborough County, Fla.; Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla. Born in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Fla., December 22, 1899. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1940. Female. Died in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., December 6, 1981 (age 81 years, 349 days). Interment at Spring Hill Cemetery, Nashville, Tenn.
  Relatives: Daughter of William Michael Robles and Lillis (Graham) Robles; married, September 3, 1921, to Nelson Franklin Conger (second cousin twice removed of Anson Griffith Conger; third cousin of Edward Augustus Conger); married, June 4, 1945, to Carl Hardeway Boone.
  Political family: Conger family of New York (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  Susan Hyde Boone — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Harriet Agnes Warfield Boring (1877-1963) — also known as Harriet Agnes Warfield; Mrs. D. E. Boring — of Craig, Moffat County, Colo. Born in Tennessee, 1877. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1936. Female. Died in 1963 (age about 86 years). Burial location unknown.
  June J. Boring — of Kingston, Roane County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mariane Bouldin — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sarah Bourque — American Solidarity candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2020 (on behalf of Brian T. Carroll and Amar Patel). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Kathryn Bowers — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lori D. Bowers — Green. Green candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2016 (on behalf of Jill Stein and Ajamu Baraka). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Janice Bowling — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 4th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Catherine Braden — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tammy Bradford — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. W. O. Brakebille — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Dorsey Bramley — of McLemoresville, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. George Brandon — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Branham — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Brewer — Democrat. Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2020 (on behalf of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and Kamala D. Harris); Democratic candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2024 (on behalf of Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Mrs. Arthur Brode — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jasmin Brooks — American Delta candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2016 (on behalf of Rocky de la Fuente and Michael Steinberg). Female. Still living as of 2016.
  Barbara Brown — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Karen Brown (born c.1956) — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Born about 1956. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary A. Brown — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Republican. Acting postmaster at Murfreesboro, Tenn., 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Albert C. Broyles — of Graysville, Rhea County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. L. M. Broyles — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Hattie Bryant — of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Thelma Brymer — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Kathy Bryson — Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2020 (voted for Donald Trump and Mike Pence). Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Linda D. Buckles — Republican. Republican Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2024 (voted for Donald Trump and J. D. Vance). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Jacqueline Buggs — Socialist. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2024 (on behalf of Rachele Fruit and Dennis Richter). Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Rebecca Bumgardner — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Charlotte Gentry Burks — also known as Charlotte Rose Gentry — of near Monterey, Putnam County, Tenn. Member of Tennessee state senate; elected 1998. Female. Running in place of her murdered husband, became the first write-in candidate ever elected to the Tennessee State Senate. Still living as of 1999.
  Relatives: Married 1960 to Tommy Burks.
  Fannie O. Burnley — of Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn. Postmaster at Germantown, Tenn., 1887. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Kathryn Ellen Butler — of Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Trisha M. Butler — Libertarian candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2020 (on behalf of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy Cohen); Liberty candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2024. Female. Still living as of 2024.
  Tinisha Buttrey — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Cheryl Bynum — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

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