Ashbrook, Jean (1934–)

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Ashbrook, Jean (1934–)

American politician. Born Emily Jean Spencer in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept 21, 1934; graduated from Ohio State University, 1956; m. John M. Ashbrook (served 11 terms as US congressional representative, died April 24, 1982).

Republican of Ohio, 97th Congress (June 29, 1982–Jan 3, 1983), won special election to finish husband's term in US House of Representatives; during tenure, introduced a bill that would have denied federal-law enforcement or criminal-justice assistance to any jurisdictions that implemented certain gun-control ordinances, and another to prescribe mandatory minimum sentences for anyone convicted of federal felonies against senior citizens; after 6 months in office, her seat was eliminated through reapportionment and redistricting.