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This list contains the 50 governors of states in the United States who have served for the longest years consecutively or otherwise. Territorial and colonial governors are not included.
May 29, 2017 · Delaware Democrat Ruth Ann Minner (2001-2009): 8 years, 17 days (2,939 days) Hawaii Republican Linda Lingle (2002-2010): 8 years, 5 days (2,927 days) Washington Democrat Christine Gregoire (2005-2013): 8 years, 5 days (2,927 days) Michigan Democrat Jennifer Granholm (2003-2011): 8 years, 1 day (2,923 days)
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Apr 10, 2013 · Overall, 58 governors in U.S. history have served at least 10 years (3,652 days) in office. New York has the most governors of those serving at least 10 years with four: Nelson Rockefeller at #9 and Thomas Dewey, Mario Cuomo, and George Pataki tied for #24.
RankStateGovernorParty1IATerry Branstad*Republican2SDWilliam JanklowRepublican3ALGeorge WallaceDemocrat4OHJim RhodesRepublicanThis list contains the 50 governors of states in the United States who have served for the longest years consecutively or otherwise. Territorial and colonial governors are not included.
His tenure of 22 years, 4 months, and 13 days makes him the longest-serving governor in American history, having surpassed George Clinton's record of 20 years, 11 months, and 2 days on 14 December 2015. In December 2016, Branstad accepted President Donald Trump's nomination to serve as the United States Ambassador to China. Branstad resigned as ...
Jan 20, 2015 · The longest-serving governor in U.S. history, Iowa’s Terry Branstad, has outserved Perry by nearly six years and counting. Branstad, who was re-elected to a sixth term in November, has...
Dec 9, 2015 · Tweet. Share. Branstad has served as governor for one out of eight days since Iowa achieved statehood. On Monday, Iowa will celebrate Terry Branstad becoming the undisputed longest serving governor in U.S. history – eclipsing New York Governor George Clinton at 20 years, 11 months, and 3 days.