Christine Gregoire
Governor of Washington from 2005 to 2013 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Christine Gregoire (/ˈɡrɛɡwɑːr/; née O'Grady; born March 24, 1947) is an American politician who served as the 22nd governor of Washington from 2005 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she defeated Republican candidate Dino Rossi in 2004, and again in 2008. She is the second female governor of Washington. Gregoire chaired the National Governors Association for the 2010–2011 term.[1] She also served on the Governors' Council of the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, D.C.
Quick Facts 22nd Governor of Washington, Lieutenant ...
Christine Gregoire | |
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22nd Governor of Washington | |
In office January 12, 2005 – January 16, 2013 | |
Lieutenant | Brad Owen |
Preceded by | Gary Locke |
Succeeded by | Jay Inslee |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office November 15, 2010 – July 17, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Joe Manchin |
Succeeded by | Dave Heineman |
16th Attorney General of Washington | |
In office January 13, 1993 – January 12, 2005 | |
Governor | Mike Lowry Gary Locke |
Preceded by | Ken Eikenberry |
Succeeded by | Rob McKenna |
Director of the Washington State Department of Ecology | |
In office January 1, 1988 – January 6, 1992 | |
Governor | Booth Gardner |
Succeeded by | Chuck Clarke |
Personal details | |
Born | Christine O'Grady (1947-03-24) March 24, 1947 (age 77) Adrian, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mike Gregoire (m. 1974) |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of Washington (BA) Gonzaga University (JD) |
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