Rose McConnell Long

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Rose McConnell Long (April 8, 1892 – May 27, 1970) was a United States Senator and the wife of Huey Long.

Long was born in Greensburg, Louisiana. She met Huey Long though a cake baking contest which she won. Rose and Huey were married in 1913. After Huey's death in 1935, Rose was appointed to serve in the United States Senate. Rose won a special election on April 21st, 1936 to serve out the rest of Huey's term but she declined to run for re-election for another six year term in November 1936.

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