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Rita Heard Days
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| Chair of the St. Louis County Council from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Hazel Erby |
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 14th district |
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| In office 2003–2011 |
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| Preceded by | John D. Schneider |
| Succeeded by | Maria Chappelle-Nadal |
| Member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 71st district |
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| In office 1993–2001 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 16, 1950 Minden, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Alma mater | Lincoln University |
Rita Heard Days was born on October 16, 1950. She is a politician from St. Louis, Missouri. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She has served in important roles in the government of Missouri.
Rita Heard Days' Political Journey
Rita Heard Days began her political career in 1993. She was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state of Missouri. She worked there until the year 2000.
In 2002, she was elected to the Missouri Senate. This is another important group that helps create laws for Missouri. As a senator, she served on several committees. These committees focused on different topics. For example, she helped with committees about education and transportation. She also worked on committees that looked at how the government spends money.
Her time in the Senate ended in 2011. After that, another Democrat, Maria Chappelle-Nadal, took her place. In 2019, Rita Heard Days was elected to the St. Louis County Council. This council helps make decisions for St. Louis County. She represents the first district.
More Information
- Missouri Senate - Rita Heard Days official government website
