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Christine Gregoire ( / ˈɡrɛɡwɑːr /; 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.
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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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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.
Oct 29, 2017 · Seattle Times political reporter. She’s not on any ballot, but former Gov. Christine Gregoire could be a proxy winner of the 2017 election. Her longtime friend and adviser, Jenny Durkan, is...
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Jun 11, 2023 · Posted 6/11/2023. HistoryLink.org Essay 22744. Email. Share. Tweet. Christine Gregoire (b. 1947) served as Governor of Washington from 2005 to 2013. 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 ...
Fall 2014. As Washington’s 22nd governor, Chris Gregoire delivered real results to the people of Washington. Combining effective leadership with a tireless work ethic, she proved time and again that she has the courage and independence to stand up and fight for individuals and families.
Christine Gregoire 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. Gregoire chaired the National Governors Association for the 2010–2011 term.
