Christine Gregoire
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Christine Gregoire (born March 24, 1947) is the Governor of Washington and has been serving since January 2005. She was elected in November 2004 in a controversial election and had previously served three terms as the Attorney General of Washington. She is a Democrat, a Catholic, and a woman. As Governor, she has supported an increase in the gas tax (In November 2005, voters turned down an initiative that would have gotten rid of it, indicating support for the tax) and a gay rights bill. Despite a bad reputation from her election, she is generally regarded as a good Governor and a skilled compromiser. |
Election Record
Office | Locality | Election | Vote % | Elected |
---|---|---|---|---|
Governor | Washington | 2004 | 48.87% | |
Attorney General | Washington | 2000 | 55.98% | |
Attorney General | Washington | 1996 | 60.04% | |
Attorney General | Washington | 1992 | 54.88% |
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