Gracia Yancey Backer | |
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Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 20th district | |
In office January 6, 1993 –January 3, 2001 | |
Preceded by | Ted House |
Succeeded by | Danielle Moore |
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
In office January 5,1983 –January 6,1993 | |
Preceded by | James D. Tindall Sr. |
Succeeded by | Chris Kelly |
Personal details | |
Born | Jefferson City,Missouri | January 25,1950
Political party | Democratic |
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