Leah Landrum Taylor (born August 23, 1966) is a Democratic politician. She was in the Arizona legislature for sixteen years, first in the House of Representatives from 1999 through 2007, then in the Senate from 2007 to 2015. She represented the 23rd, 16th, and 27th districts; the lines were redrawn at the beginning of each decade. Landrum Taylor was the Senate minority leader from January to October 2013.[1] During her final term, Landrum Taylor was the only African-American in the Legislature.[2]
Leah Landrum Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 2013 – January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Olivia Cajero Bedford |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Miranda |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office January 2007 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Aguirre |
| Succeeded by | Rich Crandall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 23, 1966 Phoenix, Arizona |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gregory |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Alma mater | Arizona State University |
| Profession | Businesswoman, educator |
She is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
References
edit- ^ Rau, Alia Beard (October 29, 2013). "Sen. Leah Landrum Taylor ousted as minority leader". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Fewer Black leaders have seat at Arizona political table". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
External links
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- Senator Leah Landrum Taylor – District 16 official State Senate website
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Follow the Money – Leah Landrum Taylor