Emilie F. Miller Explained

Emilie Miller
State Senate1:Virginia
District1:34th
Term Start1:January 13, 1988
Term End1:January 8, 1992
Preceded1:John Russell
Succeeded1:Jane Woods
Party:Democratic
Birth Name:Emilie Marie Feiza
Birth Date:11 August 1936
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Spouse:Dean Edward Miller
Alma Mater:Drake University (BSBA)

Emilie Feiza Miller (born August 11, 1936) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Virginia Senate. A legislative aide to Senator Abe Brault, she ran for his seat with his endorsement when he retired in 1983 but lost to Fairfax mayor John W. Russell. She defeated him in a rematch four years later. While in the Senate, she championed the admission of women to Virginia Military Institute.[1] She was defeated for reelection in 1991 by Delegate Jane Woods.

Notes and References

  1. News: John Ward. Anderson. Both Candidates in 34th Can Tout Legislative Records. The Washington Post. October 24, 1991. April 25, 2020.