Barbara Roberts
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Barbara Roberts is a politician from the United States, best known for Community health care nursing.
Quick Facts About Barbara Roberts
- Born
- December 21, 1936
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Politician
- Notable works
- Community health care nursing
- Spouse
- Frank L. Roberts
About Barbara Roberts
Barbara Kay Roberts is an American politician from the state of Oregon. A native of the state, she served as the 34th governor of Oregon from 1991 to 1995. She was the first woman elected to serve as Oregon governor, and the only woman elected to that office until 2016. A Democrat, Roberts was also the first woman to serve as majority leader in the Oregon House of Representatives. She also won two terms as Oregon Secretary of State, and served in local and county government in Portland. Roberts was married to Oregon state Sen. Frank L. Roberts from 1974 until his death in 1993. From February 2011 until January 2013, she served on the council of Metro, the regional government in the Portland metropolitan area.
Biography source: Wikipedia
