Jocelyn Burdick

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Jocelyn Birch Burdick, (February 6, 1922 in Fargo) Democrat of North Dakota, was a United States Senator briefly during 1992. Upon the death of her husband, Senator Quentin N. Burdick, Governor George Sinner appointed her to fill the vacancy until a special election was held. She was not a candidate for election to the rest of the term, and retired to Fargo upon the election of Kent Conrad to the office. She has the distinction of being the only female Senator North Dakota has ever had. She lives in Fargo where she continues to remain active in politics.

Preceded by Quentin N. Burdick

United States Senator (Class 1) from North Dakota September 1992–December 1992

Succeeded by Kent Conrad

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• Congressional Biography