Leslie Byrne
American politician (born 1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leslie Larkin Byrne (née Beck; born October 27, 1946) is an American businesswoman and politician. In 1992, she became the first woman elected to the United States House of Representatives from the Commonwealth of Virginia. A member of the Democratic Party, she served for one term (1993–1995) in the 103rd Congress.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia Senate from the 34th district, Preceded by ...
Leslie Byrne | |
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Member of the Virginia Senate from the 34th district | |
In office January 12, 2000 – January 14, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Jane Woods |
Succeeded by | Jeannemarie Devolites Davis |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995 | |
Preceded by | District re-created after the United States Census of 1990 |
Succeeded by | Tom Davis |
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 38th district | |
In office January 8, 1986 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Gwendalyn F. Cody |
Succeeded by | Robert D. Hull |
Personal details | |
Born | Leslie Larkin Beck (1946-10-27) October 27, 1946 (age 77) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Larry Byrne |
Alma mater | University of Utah |
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