Linda Black (politician)
Linda Black | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 117th district | |
| In office 2009–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Mike Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 Bonne Terre, Missouri |
| Political party | Republican (since 2014) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (until 2014) |
| Residence | Bonne Terre, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Mineral Area College Central Methodist University Southwest Baptist University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Linda Black (nee Fischer) is a former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, serving from 2009 to 2017. Before being elected to the legislature, Black was a public school teacher. She has also served as treasurer of Bonne Terre and Chief Deputy Treasurer of St. Francois County.[1]
Black was elected to the Missouri House as a member of the Democratic Party. After Republicans made gains in the Missouri House in the 2014 elections, Black announced her intention to switch parties, citing her anti-abortion views.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Linda Black". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Missouri lawmaker announces plans to switch parties". 5 November 2014.
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