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Linda Lingle (née Cutter; June 4, 1953) is an American politician who served as the sixth governor of Hawaii from 2002 to 2010. She was the first Republican elected governor of Hawaii since 1959, and was the state's first female and first Jewish governor.
Oct 9, 2022 · Former Govs. Linda Lingle and Neil Abercrombie, left, looked on during Gov. David Ige’s inauguration ceremony. She is the only Republican governor to serve two full terms.
Linda Lingle (b. Linda Cutter on June 4, 1953) was Governor of Hawaii from 2002 until 2010. Lingle ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Hawaii. Lingle won the nomination in the Republican primary on August 11, 2012 but lost the general election on November 6, 2012 to Mazie Hirono (D).
Dec 5, 2010 · Linda Lingle took office as governor eight years ago with the promise of "A New Beginning," the first woman — and the first Republican in 40 years — to claim Washington Place. She vowed...
Linda Lingle was only the second Jewish woman to be elected a United States governor when she became governor of Hawaii in 2002. Previously serving on the Maui County Council and as Maui’s mayor, Lingle became Hawaii’s first woman and Jewish governor when she was elected.
Jul 28, 2016 · In 2002, Linda Lingle became Hawaii’s first Republican governor in two generations. She was also the first female governor. And the first Jewish governor.
Jun 13, 2024 · Getting to know Linda Lingle. By Dan Nakaso. Advertiser Staff Writer. The shy teenager has finally grown up and succeeded in her quest to become governor of Hawai'i. In the long days of the campaign, Linda Lingle never lacked in confidence or convictions in her policies.
Jun 2, 2020 · Linda Lingle was Hawaii's first female governor, serving from 2002-2010. Lingle was born on June 4, 1953, in St. Louis, Missouri. When she was 12 years old, her family moved to Southern California. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge in 1975.
Nov 5, 2002 · Linda Lingle, first woman Governor of Hawaii. After over 20 years in elected public life, Linda Lingle was elected as Hawaii's first female and first Jewish governor on November 5, 2002. Lingle and former Vermont Governor Madeleine Kunin are the only Jewish women governors in U.S. history.
LINGLE, LINDA (1953– ), governor of Hawaii. Born Linda Cutter in St. Louis, Missouri, she moved with her family to southern California at the age of 12, attending public school in Van Nuys. She graduated from California State University at Northridge in 1975 and then relocated to Hawaii to join her father. In Honolulu, Lingle worked as public ...
