Lorraine Fende

Lorraine Fende (born August 15, 1956) is currently County Treasurer for Lake County, Ohio. Previously she was a Democratic member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 62nd District.[1]

Lorraine Fende
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 62nd district
In office January 3, 2005-December 31, 2012
Preceded by	Jamie Callender
Succeeded by	John Rogers
Personal details
Born	(1956-08-15) August 15, 1956 Cleveland, Ohio
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Willowick, Ohio
Alma mater	Lakeland Community College, Ohio University
Profession	Community Development

Fende served as a councilwoman and mayor in Willowick, Ohio.[1] She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2004 when she won the seat of Republican Jamie Callender who was restricted by a term limit,[2] by 53.4% to 46.6%.[3] She was re-elected in 2006,[4] 2008[5] and 2010.[6] Fende has served as the chair of the Ohio House Democratic Women’s Caucus.[7]

In 2011 she introduced a bill which would ban late-term abortions in the state.[8]

References

1. "Lorraine M. Fende, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
2. "Ohio Republicans aim to maintain grip in House, Senate". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
3. "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2004". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
4. "Ohio House of Representatives: November 7, 2006". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
5. "State Representative: November 4, 2008". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 16 September 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
6. "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
7. "Ohio House also home to females". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
8. "Lawmakers introduce abortion legislation". Retrieved 8 October 2011.