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Linda Lingle (née Cutter; June 4, 1953) is an American politician, who was 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 · A look back at the historic 2002 election that made Linda Lingle the only Republican governor of Hawaii in 2002-2010. Learn about the scandal, division, talent and energy that shaped her campaign and tenure.
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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 · The article covers Lingle's achievements, challenges and controversies as Hawaii's governor from 2003 to 2010. It highlights her vetoes, education reform, clean energy initiative and homeless shelters, as well as her declining job approval and political party.
June 4, 1953. by Robert D. Johnston. Linda Lingle, first woman Governor of Hawaii. In Brief. Born in Missouri, Linda Lingle moved to Hawaii after graduating from California State University in 1975. She founded a community newspaper, the Molokai Free Press, which she ran until she joined the Maui County Council in 1980, serving for ten years.
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Dec 2, 2002 · Linda Lingle is a former Republican governor of Hawai‘i who served from 2002 to 2010. She was the first Republican and first woman to lead the Aloha State in more than 40 years. She is also the first former mayor, first neighbor island resident, and first person of Jewish ancestry to hold the position. Learn more about her biography, achievements, and current role as a member of the National Governors Association.
Jun 2, 2020 · Linda Lingle was Hawaii's first female governor, serving from 2002-2010. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1953, and received her bachelor's degree in journalism from California State University, Northridge. She was also the mayor of Maui County from 1991-1999 and the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012.