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Thompson Seeks Historic Texas House Speakership
After Democrats won control of the Texas House, longtime Houston Rep. Senfronia Thompson launched a bid for speaker; if elected, she would be the first Black person and woman to hold the post. She has backing from prominent Democrats and some reported Republican support, but faces a rival bid from Rep. Eddie Morales Jr.
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About Senfronia Thompson
Senfronia Paige Thompson is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has represented the 141st district in the Texas House of Representatives since 1973. She is the former dean of women legislators in Texas and is the longest-serving African American or female lawmaker in state history. She has been elected to 25 terms in office.
Everything about Senfronia Thompson →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Texas House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- January 1, 1939
- Website
- http://senfroniathompson.com/