Leanna Brown

Leanna Brown (May 11, 1935 – December 15, 2016) was an American politician who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature, where she represented New Jersey's 26th legislative district, including parts of Morris and Passaic Counties. She was the first Republican woman elected to the New Jersey Senate.

6 quotes found

"Leanna always showed a passion for the needs of county and state residents, working tirelessly on their behalf."

- Leanna Brown

• 0 likes• Women politicians in the United States• Republican Party (United States) politicians• People from Rhode Island• Women born in the 1930s•
"She was a great backer of womens’ causes, and was a great friend and mentor to many women who sought to join the political and electoral process."

- Leanna Brown

• 0 likes• Women politicians in the United States• Republican Party (United States) politicians• People from Rhode Island• Women born in the 1930s•
"Meeting her was like interviewing for a job. And then she was such a supporter."

- Leanna Brown

• 0 likes• Women politicians in the United States• Republican Party (United States) politicians• People from Rhode Island• Women born in the 1930s•
"After I lost, she was one of the first people to pick up the phone and encourage me and support me,. She just really never walked away."

- Leanna Brown

• 0 likes• Women politicians in the United States• Republican Party (United States) politicians• People from Rhode Island• Women born in the 1930s•
"Myers described Brown as confident, funny and able to deliver the truth in a very unvarnished way without every being purposefully injurious."

- Leanna Brown

• 0 likes• Women politicians in the United States• Republican Party (United States) politicians• People from Rhode Island• Women born in the 1930s•
"She is a tremendous supporter, particularly of women who want to be involved in government and politics. She was a character, truly her own person. She was confident enough to be herself."