Occupation Teacher | Name Linda Black | |
Political party Democratic until November 5, 2014
Republican (as of November 5, 2014) Alma mater Mineral Area College
Central Methodist University
Southwest Baptist University Role Missouri State Representative Office Missouri State Representative since 2009 Residence Bonne Terre, Missouri, United States Education Southwest Baptist University, Central Methodist University, Mineral Area College |
Linda Black is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, serving since 2009. Before being elected to the legislature, Black was a public school teacher. She has also served as treasurer of Bonne Terre and Chief Deputy Treasurer of St. Francois County.
Black was elected to the Missouri House as a member of the Democratic Party. After Republicans made gains in the Missouri House in the 2014 elections, Black announced her intention to switch parties, citing her anti-abortion views.
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