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Leslie Byrne
American politician (born 1946) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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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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