Elaine Richardson | |
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Member of the Arizona Senate from the 11th district | |
In office January 13, 1997 –January 13, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Peter Goudinoff |
Succeeded by | Barbara Leff |
Member of the ArizonaHouseofRepresentatives from the 11th district | |
In office January 11,1993 –January 13,1997 | |
Preceded by | Peter Goudinoff |
Succeeded by | Debora Norris |
Personal details | |
Born | Providence,Rhode Island | September 23,1940
Political party | Democratic |
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