Chenoweth, Helen (1938–)

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Chenoweth, Helen (1938–)

American politician. Name variations: Helen P. Chenoweth-Hage. Born Jan 27, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas; attended Whitworth College; m. Nick Chenoweth (div. 1975); m. Wayne Hage (Nevada rancher), 2000; children: (1st m.) 2.

Republican congressional representative from Idaho, moved to Idaho (1964); was a self-employed medical and legal management consultant (1964–75); served as state executive director of the Idaho Republican Party (1975–77); was chief of staff, then campaign manager, to Representative Steven Symms; elected to 104th Congress and 2 succeeding Congresses (Jan 3, 1995–Jan 3, 2001); served as chair of a Resources subcommittee; retired to honor her promise of not more than 3 terms (2000).