Nancy Kassebaum Baker
Coverage of Nancy Kassebaum Baker in the Nexus archive.
- Nancy Kassebaum Baker, trailblazing GOP senator who broke barriers for women in Congress, dead at 94
Former Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker died at 94 from natural causes. She was a prominent figure in Congress who served three terms representing Kansas and built a reputation as an independent-minded moderate willing to stand up for her beliefs regardless of party affiliation. During her career, she developed working relationships across the aisle and became known for calling out political actions, including supporting an assault weapons ban and advocating for President Donald Trump's impeachment.
- Nancy Kassebaum Baker, trailblazing GOP senator who broke barriers for women in Congress, dead at 94
Former Republican Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas died at age 94 from natural causes. She served in the U.S. Senate for three terms, initially winning election in 1978 and serving until 1997. Throughout her career, she was known as an independent-minded Senator who worked across party lines and maintained a focus on Kansas.