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Christine Gregoire (⫽ ˈ ɡ r ɛ ɡ w ɑːr ⫽; 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.
Oct 29, 2017 · Five years out of office, former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire remains influential. She’s aiding a longtime friend's bid for Seattle mayor, her son-in-law's run for city attorney, and is...
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March 24, 1947) is a former Democratic governor of the State of Washington. She was first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008. Her 2004 election opponent, Republican Dino Rossi, had appeared to defeat Gregoire on Election Day and after a first recount conducted by machine.
Jul 28, 2023 · Christine Gregoire (b. 1947) served two terms as Washington's 22nd governor between 2005 and 2013. She was the state's second woman to be elected governor, and the 2004 election to her first term remains the closest governor's race in American history.
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Jun 7, 2005 · Attorney General Gregoire was expected to defeat former legislator Rossi, but she ran well behind fellow Democrats John Kerry and Patty Murray. Gregoire led by about 7,000 votes on election night, but hundreds of thousands of absentee ballots remained to be counted.
Learn about Christine Gregoire, the 22nd governor of Washington state and a Harvard Institute of Politics fellow. She balanced the budget, expanded health care, promoted education and business, and won reelection in 2008.
Dec 12, 2012 · Former Washington state governor Christine Gregoire looks back on her achievements and challenges during her two terms in office. She also discusses her future plans and possible roles after leaving politics.
