Government – State – Legislator
Gordon Fox (1961- )
Gordon Fox is an American politician and the former Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. Elected in November...
Kelvin Atkinson (1969- )
A Democratic member of the Nevada Senate, Kelvin Atkinson made history in April 2013 by becoming the fifth openly LGBT...
Charles M. Campbell (1918-1986)
“Image Ownership: Public Domain” Hawaii State Senator Charles M. Campbell was born in North Carolina in 1918. He grew up...
Dawn Mason (1945- )
Dr. Dawn Mason is a former Washington State Representative for the 37th District, an adjunct professor for writing, a former...
Cherie Buckner-Webb (1951- )
Idaho’s first African American State Senator, inspirational keynote speaker, trainer, and singer, Cherie Buckner-Webb, a fifth-generation Idahoan, was born October...
Steven A. Horsford (1973- )
Former Nevada State Senator and recently elected United States Representative, Steven Alexzander Horsford was born on April 29, 1973 in...
William Smitherman (1943- )
Former State Senator and Representative for Washington’s 26th District, William “Bill” Smitherman was born on July 31, 1943. He grew...
Avel Louise Gordly (1947- )
Avel Louise Gordly was the first African American woman elected to the Oregon State Senate. In addition to a public...
Peggy Joan Maxie (1936-2024)
Peggy Joan Maxie was the first black woman elected to public office in Washington State. She served as Washington State...
