Lorraine Fende (born August 15, 1956) is an American politician who served as 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 | 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
edit- ^ a b "Lorraine M. Fende, Representative". Ohio House of Representatives. Archived from the original on 1 September 2012. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Ohio Republicans aim to maintain grip in House, Senate". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2004". Ohio Secretary of State. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Ohio House of Representatives: November 7, 2006". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "State Representative: November 4, 2008". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 16 September 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Ohio House of Representatives: November 2, 2010". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Ohio House also home to females". Retrieved 8 October 2011.
- ^ "Lawmakers introduce abortion legislation". Retrieved 8 October 2011.