Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a Kansas governor’s daughter who became the first woman elected to the…
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, a former U.S. senator from Kansas, has died at the age of 94, according to her son, Bill Kassebaum. Born on July 29, 1932, Kassebaum Baker was the daughter of a governor of Kansas and made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate without following a spouse into office. She served three terms in the Senate from 1978 to early 1997 and was known for her independent-minded Republican politics, which were reflective of her father's moderate, progressive views.
After leaving the Senate, Kassebaum Baker continued to serve in public roles and married former Sen. Howard Baker in 1996, with whom she remained until his death in 2014. Kassebaum Baker's ability to work across party lines and her centrist approach earned her respect from colleagues of all political stripes. She is remembered for her modest demeanor and her dedication to public service, even though she never became a polarizing figure in Kansas politics.
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