Linda Black (politician) explained

Linda Black
State House:Missouri
District:117th
Term Start:2009
Term End:2017
Predecessor:Brad Robinson
Successor:Mike Henderson
Birth Date:1970
Birth Place:Bonne Terre, Missouri
Party:Republican (since 2014)
Otherparty:Democratic (until 2014)
Alma Mater:Mineral Area College
Central Methodist University
Southwest Baptist University
Occupation:Teacher
Residence:Bonne Terre, Missouri

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]

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]

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Notes and References

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