Elizabeth Bullock Andrews

Democrat Representative of Alabama's 3rd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

February 12, 1911 (91 years old)

Birthday

December 2, 2002

Death

First woman to represent Alabama in the United States House of Representatives.
Succeeded her husband, George William Andrews, in Congress after his death.
Born in Geneva, Alabama, and educated in home economics at the University of Montevallo.
Worked as a high school teacher before entering politics.
Became involved in political campaigning and civic activities through her husband’s political career.
Elected to the 92nd Congress by special election as a Democrat, serving from April 4, 1972, to January 3, 1973.
Did not seek reelection after completing her term.
During her term, she focused on issues related to medical and Social Security benefits, funding for cancer and heart disease research, and supported the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam.
Sponsored legislation to designate Tuskegee University as a National Historic Site.
Returned to Union Springs after her term and remained active in civic affairs.
Died in Birmingham, Alabama, and is interred at Oak Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Alabama.