Elaine M. Hopson (Born April 30, 1939) is an American politician from the state of

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. She served as a Democratic member of the

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, where she represented District 32. She was first elected in 1998, and resigned in 2004. Deborah Boone was appointed to finish her term.

Early life

Hopson earned a BA from

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in 1959. She earned a MA from

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in 1960. She earned a PhD from

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in 1988.

Career

Hopson was endorsed by

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References

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