Helen Rankin (Ohio politician)
L. Helen Rankin (born September 12, 1936) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2] She was the first African-American woman to serve in the Ohio House of representatives.[3]
Helen Rankin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office September 14, 1978 – December 31, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | James Rankin |
| Succeeded by | Samuel T. Britton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1936[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
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References
- "The Portsmouth Times - Google News Archive Search". google.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- Royster, Jacqueline Jones (2003). Profiles of Ohio women, 1803-2003. Ohio University Press. p. 158. ISBN 978-0-8214-1508-5.
- http://ohioladiesgallery.org/PublicOfficial.aspx?personId=108204
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