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, Indiana, in Decatur County. She met Huey Long through 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 21, 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.
She was the mother of Senator Russell B. Long.
| Preceded by Huey P. Long |
US Senator (Class 2) from Louisiana 1936–1937 |
Succeeded by Allen J. Ellender |
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