Lois Frankel
Lois Frankel | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Allen West |
| Succeeded by | Pia Dandiya (elect) |
| Constituency | 22nd district (2013–2017) 21st district (2017–2023) 22nd district (2023–present) |
| Mayor of West Palm Beach | |
| In office March 27, 2003 – March 31, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joel T. Daves III |
| Succeeded by | Jeri Muoio |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office November 8, 1994 – November 5, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Mimi McAndrews |
| Succeeded by | Shelley Vana |
| Constituency | 85th district |
| In office November 4, 1986 – November 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Eleanor Weinstock |
| Succeeded by | Redistricted |
| Constituency | 83rd district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lois Jane Frankel May 16, 1948 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Boston University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Lois Jane Frankel (born May 16, 1948, New York City) is an American politician and lawyer. In 2017, Frankel became the United States Representative under Florida's 21st congressional district. Between 2013 and 2017, she also represented Florida's 22nd congressional district. She is a member under the U.S. Democratic Party.
Frankel was a member under the Florida House of Representatives for fourteen years. She was the Minority Leader under the Florida State House. She was later elected the Mayor for West Palm Beach in 2003. Frankel was the mayor from 2003 to 2011. In the latter year, she left office due to term limits.
On December 18, 2019, Frankel voted for the impeachment of then-President Donald Trump.
References
- ↑ "Lois Frankel". South Florida Sun Sentinel. Retrieved July 5, 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "Lois Frankel". Legistrom. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
- ↑ "Frankel Beats Daves for the West Palm Mayor". Retrieved July 5, 2021.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ↑ "Here's Which Members of the House Voted for/Against Impeaching Trump". The Business Insider. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
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