Edythe Harrison

Edythe "Edie" Colton Harrison (born September 17, 1934) is an American politician who served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1980 to 1983. She lost renomination to Tom Moss in 1982 after the state's House district maps were redrawn.[1] In 1984, she ran for United States Senate, losing to the Republican incumbent, John Warner.[2]

Edie Harrison
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 37th district
In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983
Preceded by	C. Hardaway Marks
Succeeded by	Stephen E. Gordy
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 39th district
In office January 9, 1980 – January 13, 1982
Preceded by	Warren White
Succeeded by	Johnny Joannou
Personal details
Born	Edythe Joyce Colton (1934-09-17) September 17, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Stanley Harrison
Education	Stephens College Marymount Manhattan College Wayne State University (BA)

In 1974, Harrison worked to found the Virginia Opera Association and led a fundraising campaign to restore the Norfolk Municipal Auditorium for the company's new home, the Harrison Opera House.[3]

References

1. Bohlen, Celestine; Bohlen, Celestine (6 September 1982). "Civic Activist Challenges Powerful Va. Democrat on Home Turf". Retrieved 7 April 2017 – via washingtonpost.com.
2. Muscatine, Alison; Muscatine, Alison (6 April 1984). "The Real Edythe Harrison Stands Up in Virginia Race". Retrieved 7 April 2017 – via washingtonpost.com.
3. "The Library of Virginia - Virginia Women in History 2010". Retrieved 7 April 2017.

External links

• Edythe Harrison at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007

Party political offices
Preceded by Andrew P. Miller	Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from Virginia (Class 2) 1984	Vacant Title next held by Mark Warner