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Marie Redd
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| Member of the West Virginia Senate from the 5th district |
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| In office December 1, 1998 – December 1, 2002 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Francis Scott |
| Succeeded by | Evan Jenkins |
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| Born | Huntington, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | William L. Redd |
| Residence | Huntington, West Virginia |
| Alma mater | Marshall University (B.A.) Marshall University (M.A.) |
| Profession | Social Security Advocate |
Marie Redd is an important politician from West Virginia, a state in the United States. She was a State Senator, which means she helped make laws for West Virginia. Marie Redd was part of the Democratic Party.
She represented the 5th district in the West Virginia Senate. This district included Cabell County and a small part of Wayne County.
In 1998, Marie Redd made history. She won an election and became the first African-American woman to be a State Senator in West Virginia. She ran for election again in 2002 and 2006 but did not win those races.
About Marie Redd
Marie Redd is married to William Redd, who is an attorney. They have two children named Lemarquis and D'Ann Redd. The family lives in Huntington, West Virginia.
Before she became a State Senator, Marie Redd had an interesting career. She was a professor at Marshall University. There, she taught about criminal justice.
Marie Redd also worked for the IBM Corporation for 18 years. IBM is a very large technology company. In 2014, she tried to become a member of the Cabell County Commission but was not elected.
In 2020, Marie Redd was recognized for her achievements. West Virginia Living Magazine named her a "West Virginia Wonder Woman." This award celebrates women who have made a big difference in the state.
More Information
- Learn more about Marie Redd's campaigns.
