Paula Hawkins

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Image:Paulahawkins.jpg Paula Hawkins (born January 24, 1927) is an American politician.

She was elected to the United States Senate representing Florida in 1980, becoming Florida's first woman elected to statewide office. She took office two days early because of the resignation of Richard B. Stone. In 1986, she lost her re-election bid to then Gov. Bob Graham.

She currently lives in Winter Park, Florida.

Electoral history

• 1986 Race for U.S. Senate
  • Bob Graham (D), 55%
  • Paula Hawkins (R) (inc.), 45%
• 1980 Race for U.S. Senate
  • Paula Hawkins (R), 52%
  • Bill Gunter (D), 48%

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External link

• Biographical Directory of the US Congress