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Trailblazing Alabama Politician Ann Bedsole Passes at 95

12/4/2025

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Ann Bedsole, an Alabama politician and trailblazer, died at age 95, as confirmed by the Alabama Republican Party.
She was the first woman elected to both the Alabama House and Senate.
Bedsole served 16 years in the Legislature, sponsoring the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science.
After leaving office, she pursued business and philanthropy, including an unsuccessful 2005 mayoral bid in Mobile.

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Story summary

Ann Bedsole, an Alabama politician and trailblazer, died at age 95, as confirmed by the Alabama Republican Party.
She was the first woman elected to both the Alabama House and Senate.
Bedsole served 16 years in the Legislature, sponsoring the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science.
After leaving office, she pursued business and philanthropy, including an unsuccessful 2005 mayoral bid in Mobile.