L. Helen Rankin (September 12, 1936 – March 22, 2026) was an American politician who was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives.[2] She was the first African-American woman to serve in the Ohio House of Representatives.[3]
L. Helen Rankin | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office September 14, 1978 – December 31, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | James Rankin |
| Succeeded by | Samuel T. Britton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1936[1] |
| Died | March 22, 2026 (aged 89) |
| Party | Democratic |
In February 2013, Rankin was recognized by the Cincinnati City Council as a prominent local African American.[3]
Rankin died on March 22, 2026, at the age of 89.[4]
References
edit- ↑ "The Portsmouth Times - Google News Archive Search". google.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ↑ Royster, Jacqueline Jones (2003). Profiles of Ohio women, 1803-2003. Ohio University Press. p. 158. ISBN 978-0-8214-1508-5.
- 1 2 "Council honors former Ohio Rep". Fox 19. 27 February 2013. Retrieved 2020-10-22.
- ↑ "L. Helen Rankin". Preston Charles Funeral Home. Retrieved 25 March 2026.
External links
edit- Profile on the Ohio Ladies' Gallery website Archived 2011-09-10 at the Wayback Machine
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