With support from U.S. Representative Harold Ford , Sr. , she defeated the four male candidates .
With support from U.S. Representative Harold Ford , Sr. , she took office in the 88th Tennessee General Assembly that was convened in 1973 .
With support from U.S. Representative Harold Ford , Sr. , she defeated the four male candidates , and took office in the 88th Tennessee General Assembly that was convened in 1973 .