Sandra Mortham, also known as Sandra Barringer[citation needed] (born January 4, 1951), is an American political who served as the 22nd Florida Secretary of State from 1995 to 1999.[1]
Sandra Mortham | |
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| 22nd Secretary of State of Florida | |
| In office January 3, 1995 – January 5, 1999 | |
| Governor | Lawton Chiles |
| Preceded by | James C. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Katherine Harris |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 4, 1986 – November 8, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Betty Easley |
| Succeeded by | Larry Crow |
| Constituency | 52nd district (1986–1992) 49th district (1992–1994) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1951 Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College |
Political career
editMortham was a City Commissioner from Largo, Florida from 1982 to 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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