Lois Frankel
American politician & lawyer (born 1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lois Jane Frankel (/ˈfræŋkəl/ FRANK-əl; born May 16, 1948) is an American politician and lawyer who has been the United States representative for Florida's 22nd congressional district since 2013 (numbered as the 21st from 2017 to 2023). She is a member of the Democratic Party.
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Lois Frankel | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Allen West |
Constituency | 22nd district (2013–2017) 21st district (2017–2023) 22nd district (2023–present) |
Mayor of West Palm Beach | |
In office March 27, 2003 – March 31, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Joel T. Daves III |
Succeeded by | Jeri Muoio |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
In office November 4, 1986 – November 3, 1992 | |
Preceded by | Eleanor Weinstock |
Succeeded by | Redistricted |
Constituency | 83rd district |
In office November 8, 1994 – November 5, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Mimi McAndrews |
Succeeded by | Shelley Vana |
Constituency | 85th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Lois Jane Frankel (1948-05-16) May 16, 1948 (age 75) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Boston University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Website | House website |
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Frankel was a member of the Florida House of Representatives for fourteen years, serving as Minority Leader of the Florida State House.[1] She was elected mayor of West Palm Beach, Florida, in 2003,[1] serving two terms in office until leaving office in 2011 due to term limits.