Who was the governor of Washington in 1961?
Monrad Wallgren
The most recent governor to be from Eastern Washington was Clarence Martin, elected in 1932….Governors of the State of Washington.
| Governor | Monrad Wallgren April 17, 1891 – September 18, 1961 (aged 70) |
|---|---|
| Took office | January 10, 1945 |
| Left office | January 12, 1949 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Election | 1944 |
Who was the governor before Gary Locke?
| Gary Locke | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | Carlos Gutierrez |
| Succeeded by | John Bryson |
| 21st Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 15, 1997 – January 12, 2005 |
Who were the governors of Washington?
Jay Inslee (Democratic Party)Since 2013
Washington/Governor
Who was the first governor of Washington?
Elisha P. Ferry was appointed governor in 1872. Ferry is still considered one of the most distinguished governors of Washington. He was the only territorial governor to be appointed to a second term, and when Washington became a state, its voters elected Ferry as their first state governor.
Who is the governor of Seattle?
Seattle, Washington, U.S. Jay Robert Inslee (/ˈɪnzliː/; born February 9, 1951) is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the 23rd governor of Washington since 2013.
Who runs against Dixie Lee Ray?
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dixy Lee Ray | 205,232 |
| Democratic | Wes Uhlman | 198,336 |
| Democratic | Marvin Durning | 136,290 |
| Democratic | Duke Stockton | 5,588 |
Who was the second female governor of Washington state?
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.