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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.
Jul 28, 2023 · HistoryLink.org Essay 22761. Share. 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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Attorney General of Washington. Governor of Washington. Successor: Jay Inslee. Personal. Profession. Attorney. Christine O'Grady "Chris" Gregoire (b. March 24, 1947) is a former Democratic governor of the State of Washington. She was first elected in 2004 and re-elected in 2008.
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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Jun 11, 2023 · In this 2022 interview with HistoryLink's Dominic Black and Jennifer Ott, Gregoire discusses the political and financial wranglings leading to demolition of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, construction of a deep-bore tunnel to replace it, and the subsequent rebuilding of Seattle's central waterfront.
Christine Gregoire has been chosen as the 2012 World Citizen Award Winner. Each year, the Council recognizes an outstanding leader from the State of Washington who has contributed significantly to public understanding of international relations and has promoted community involvement in world affairs. Recipients have been celebrated along with ...
Oct 24, 2004 · Andrew Garber: 360-943-9882 or garber@seattletimes.com. 1988: Gov. Booth Gardner appoints Gregoire director of the state Department of Ecology. 1989: Gregoire negotiates agreement with U.S. Department of Energy to clean up radioactive waste at Hanford. 1992: Gregoire elected to first term as state attorney general.
