Carrie Meek

Carrie Pittman Meek (April 29, 1926 – November 28, 2021) was an American politician. She served as the Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Florida in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2003. She represented Florida's 17th congressional district.

Carrie Meek
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 17th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	William Lehman
Succeeded by	Kendrick Meek
Member of the Florida Senate from the 36th district
In office November 2, 1982 – November 3, 1992
Preceded by	Redistricted
Succeeded by	William H. Turner
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district
In office March 27, 1979 – November 2, 1982
Preceded by	Gwen Cherry
Succeeded by	Redistricted
Personal details
Born	Carrie Pittman (1926-04-29)April 29, 1926 Tallahassee, Florida
Died	November 28, 2021(2021-11-28) (aged 95) Miami, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Harold H. Meek
Children	Kendrick Meek
Alma mater	Florida A&M College University of Michigan
Occupation	Teacher

She was elected to the Florida House as a Democrat in 1979, and served until 1982.

Meek died at her home in Miami, Florida on November 28, 2021 at the age of 95.

Carrie Meek Media

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  Representative Carrie Meek in the Florida House chamber in 1980, in this photograph, Meek is shown wearing a t-shirt that reads "A woman's place is in the House and the Senate"

Other websites

• United States Congress. "Carrie Meek (id: M000628)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• Appearances on C-SPAN