Christine Gregoire

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.

Governor Gregoire

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%

See Also

• Washington
• Governor of Washington

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