Harriet Smith Windsor | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Delaware | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2009 | |
| Governor | Ruth Ann Minner |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Freel |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Bullock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1940 Millsboro, Delaware, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | |
Harriet Smith Windsor was the Delaware Secretary of State from 2001 through 2009. Windsor is a Democrat and currently services as the Vice Chair of the Delaware Democratic Party. In 2008 Windsor was an elector for Barack Obama.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Windsor was born in Millsboro, Delaware. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Juniata College before going on to obtain an M.A. and PhD from the University of Delaware.[2]
Political experience[edit]
Windsor served as Delaware Secretary of State from 2001 to 2009.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Windsor is married to Richard, and together they have two children named James and Julia. She lives in Lewes, Delaware. She is a member of the United Methodist Church.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Miller, J.L. (2008-12-15). "Delaware's electors cast votes for Obama, Biden". The News-Journal. Archived from the original on 2009-01-24. Retrieved 2008-12-22.
Secretary of State Harriet Smith Windsor, State Rep. James "J.J." Johnson, D-Jefferson Farms, and Ted Kaufman – who will fill Biden's Senate seat once Biden resigns the post – cast their three electoral votes to reflect the wishes of the 62 percent of Delaware voters who voted for the Obama-Biden ticket.
- ^ a b c "Harriet Smith Windsor's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 20 September 2012.