Sandra Mortham
| Sandra Mortham | |
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| 22nd Secretary of State of Florida | |
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In office January 3, 1995 – January 5, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | James C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Katherine Harris |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
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In office 1993–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Mishkin |
| Succeeded by | Larry Crow |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
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In office 1987–1993 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Easley |
| Succeeded by | Peter Rudy Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 4, 1951 Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Alma mater |
St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College |
Sandra Mortham, also known as Sandra Barringer, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on January 4, 1951.[1]
Political career
Mortham was a City Commissioner from Largo, Florida from 1982-1986 also serving as Vice Mayor in 1985-86. She was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1987 to 1995 and was elected Republican Leader Pro Tempore in 1990-1992 and Republican Leader for the 1993-1994 legislative sessions. Mortham was the first woman in Florida's history to be nominated to be Speaker of the House. She was the Secretary of State of Florida from 1995 to 1999. Mortham was defeated in the 1998 Republican primary by Katherine Harris.[2]
References
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- ↑ Shepherd, Gary (August 13, 1999). "Mortham preparing to lead Florida Medical Association". Jacksonville Business Journal. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
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| Preceded by James C. Smith |
Secretary of State of Florida 1995–1999 |
Succeeded by Katharine Harris |
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