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Paula Hawkins (politician)
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For the British author, see Paula Hawkins (author).
Paula Hawkins (née Fickes; January 24, 1927 – December 4, 2009) was an American politician from Florida. She is the only woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Florida. She was the second woman ever elected to the Senate from the American South. She was the first woman in the country to be elected to a full Senate term without having a close family member who previously served in major public office.[1][2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Florida, Preceded by ...
Paula Hawkins | |
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United States Senator from Florida | |
In office January 1, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Richard Stone |
Succeeded by | Bob Graham |
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Born | Paula Fickes (1927-01-24)January 24, 1927 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | December 4, 2009(2009-12-04) (aged 82) Winter Park, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Gene Hawkins |
Children | 3 |
Education | Utah State University (BA) |
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