Chris Gregoire
Washington | Next Election: 2012Summary
Christine “Chris” Gregoire is the 22nd governor of the state of Washington. Gregoire is Washington’s second female governor and became the first female governor of Washington to win re-election. She is committed to promoting and expanding business and creating family-wage jobs in the state of Washington. Her top priorities include community safety, economic security, healthy families, and education.
Governor Gregoire is the DGA's Finance Chair.
Date of Birth: March 24, 1947
Family: husband Mike; children Courtney, Michelle
Previous Offices Held: Attorney General
Percent of Vote Won in Previous Election: 53.2%
Accomplishments:
- Signed into law a bill giving domestic partnership rights to same-sex couples
- Under Governor Gregoire's leadership, tens of thousands of children now have healthcare coverage.
Read the full text of Gov. Gregoire's 2010 State of the State Address.
