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. Quotes about Leanna Brown Leanna always showed a passion for the needs of county and state residents, working tirelessly on their behalf. 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. Meeting her was like interviewing for a job. And then she was such a supporter. 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. Myers described Brown as confident, funny and able to deliver the truth in a very unvarnished way without every being purposefully injurious. 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. Leanna Brown, pioneering politician from Chatham, has died Retrieved 20 April 2025 External Links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:People from Rhode Island Category:1935 births Category:2016 deaths Category:Women born in the 1930s