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] She was the first woman nominated for statewide office by the Virginia Democratic Party.
Edythe Harrison | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office January 9, 1980 – January 12, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Teich |
| Succeeded by | Stephen E. Gordy |
| Constituency | 39th district (1980–82) 37th district (1982–83) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edythe Joyce Colton September 17, 1934 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | 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
edit- ^ Bohlen, Celestine (6 September 1982). "Civic Activist Challenges Powerful Va. Democrat on Home Turf". Retrieved 7 April 2017 – via washingtonpost.com.
- ^ Muscatine, Alison (6 April 1984). "The Real Edythe Harrison Stands Up in Virginia Race". Retrieved 7 April 2017 – via washingtonpost.com.
- ^ "The Library of Virginia - Virginia Women in History 2010". Retrieved 7 April 2017.
External links
edit- Edythe Harrison at The Virginia Elections and State Elected Officials Database Project, 1776-2007
