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Sharon Weston Broome
Sharon Weston Broome
Member of the Louisiana Senate; from the 15th district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; December 2004
Personal details
Born	Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Marvin Alonzo
Residence	Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–La Crosse,; Regent University
Occupation	communications

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Sharon Weston Broome (born 1956) is a Democratic member of the Louisiana Senate, representing the 15th District since she won a special election in December 2004. She currently serves as President Pro Tempore. Earlier she was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1991 through 2004. Broome is a staunch supporter of legislation to restrict abortion.^[1]

External links

Louisiana State Senate - Sharon Weston Broome official government website

Sharon Weston Broome’s role as a public servant has spanned over two decades. She was first elected to the Senate in December 2004 with no opposition, and was re-elected in 2007 with an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote. She was elected by her peers to the position of President Pro Tempore of the Louisiana State Senate.

Senator Broome served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (District 29) for 12 years and was the first female elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives. During her tenure in the Legislature Senator Broome has been a vocal advocate for issues surrounding children and families. Her passion is reflected in a number of bills she has authored over the years including The Children’s Trust Fund Bill, Saturday Academy Program, Kinship Care Subsidy Program, Social Work Practice Act, and Arts in Education.

Prior to serving in state government, Senator Broome served on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. She was cited by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of the "Top 25 Most Influential Women - Leading the Way in the Capital City." In addition, she is a recipient of the Morehouse College’s Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builder’s Award.

Senator Broome is an active member at Star Hill Church. She is actively involved in a number of community organizations such as the Tyrus Thomas, Inc., Louisiana State University Manship School Board of Visitors, and the YWCA-Encore Plus just to name a few.

With two degrees in communications, Sharon has established herself as a nationally recognized speaker and communications consultant. She is the president of Sharon Broome Communications, Inc. Weston Broome has made various national television appearances including Court’s TV’s "Your Turn," PBS’ "Debates Debates" and the "Montel Williams Show." In addition, she served for five years as the "2 On Your Side" reporter for WBRZ-TV (ABC-Baton Rouge).

Senator Broome is happily married to Marvin Alonzo Broome, and they are the proud parents of three children and two grandchildren.

Reference

^ Jan Moller, Strict abortion proposal softened: Panel allows right to refuse ultrasound in Times-Picayune (New Orleans), 2010 April 29, Saint Tammany Edition, p. A4.

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[1] Jan Moller, Strict abortion proposal softened: Panel allows right to refuse ultrasound in Times-Picayune (New Orleans), 2010 April 29, Saint Tammany Edition, p. A4.

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 ==External links==
 *[http://senate.legis.state.la.us/broome/ Louisiana State Senate - Sharon Weston Broome] ''official government website''
+Sharon Weston Broome’s role as a public servant has spanned over two decades.  She was first elected to the Senate in December 2004 with no opposition, and was re-elected in 2007 with an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote. She was elected by her peers to the position of President Pro Tempore of the Louisiana State Senate.
-*[http://www.sharonwestonbroome.com/ Sharon Weston Broome] ''official professional website''
-*[http://www.votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=1914 Project Vote Smart - Senator Sharon Weston Broome (LA)] profile
-*''Follow the Money'' - Sharon Weston Broome
-**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=95173 2007] [http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=77757 2005] State Senate campaign contributions
-**[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=18492 2003] State House campaign contributions
+Senator Broome served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (District 29) for 12 years and was the first female elected as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
-{{Current Louisiana statewide political officials}}
+During her tenure in the Legislature Senator Broome has been a vocal advocate for issues surrounding children and families. Her passion is reflected in a number of bills she has authored over the years including The Children’s Trust Fund Bill, Saturday Academy Program, Kinship Care Subsidy Program, Social Work Practice Act, and Arts in Education.
-{{Louisiana State Senators}}
+Prior to serving in state government, Senator Broome served on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. She was cited by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of the "Top 25 Most Influential Women - Leading the Way in the Capital City."   In addition, she is a recipient of the Morehouse College’s Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builder’s Award.
+Senator Broome is an active member at Star Hill Church. She is actively involved in a number of community organizations such as the Tyrus Thomas, Inc., Louisiana State University Manship School Board of Visitors, and the YWCA-Encore Plus just to name a few.
+With two degrees in communications, Sharon has established herself as a nationally recognized speaker and communications consultant. She is the president of Sharon Broome Communications, Inc. Weston Broome has made various national television appearances including Court’s TV’s "Your Turn," PBS’ "Debates Debates" and the "Montel Williams Show." In addition, she served for five years as the "2 On Your Side" reporter for WBRZ-TV (ABC-Baton Rouge).
+Senator Broome is happily married to Marvin Alonzo Broome, and they are the proud parents of three children and two grandchildren.
 ==Reference==