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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%



  Before Richard Stone
  Title United States Senator (Class 3) From Florida
  Years 1981 - 1987



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