Linda Black (politician)

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]

Linda Black
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 117th district
In office
2009–2017
Preceded byBrad Robinson
Succeeded byMike Henderson
Personal details
Born1970
Bonne Terre, Missouri
Political partyRepublican (since 2014)
Other political
affiliations
Democratic (until 2014)
ResidenceBonne Terre, Missouri
Alma materMineral Area College
Central Methodist University
Southwest Baptist University
OccupationTeacher

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

  1. "Representative Linda Black". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  2. "Missouri lawmaker announces plans to switch parties". 5 November 2014.
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