Jan Brewer
US politician
Janice Kay Brewer (Jan in short; born September 26, 1944)[1] is an American politician. She served as the 22nd Governor of Arizona from 2009 to 2015. She is the fourth woman in Arizona to hold the position of Governor.[2] Brewer is a Republican.[2]
Jan Brewer | |
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22nd Governor of Arizona | |
In office January 21, 2009 – January 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Janet Napolitano |
Succeeded by | Doug Ducey |
18th Secretary of State of Arizona | |
In office January 6, 2003 – January 21, 2009 | |
Governor | Janet Napolitano |
Preceded by | Betsey Bayless |
Succeeded by | Ken Bennett |
Member of the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County | |
In office January 3, 1997 – January 7, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Ed King |
Succeeded by | Max Wilson |
Member of the Arizona Senate from the 19th district | |
In office January 6, 1987 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | William Davis |
Succeeded by | Scott Bundgaard |
Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 6, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Jane Dee Hull |
Succeeded by | Don Kenney |
Personal details | |
Born | Janice Kay Drinkwine September 26, 1944 Hollywood, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | John Brewer |
Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Alma mater | Glendale Community College |
Profession | Radiologic technologist |
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Brewer was born Janice Drinkwine in Hollywood, California. She attended Glendale Community College.[3]
References
change- ↑ "Jan Brewer Biography". Office of Arizona Governor. Retrieved March 2, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Doris Weatherford, Women in American Politics: History and Milestones, Volume 1 (Los Angeles: SAGE; Washington, DC: CQ Press, 2012), p. 439
- ↑ "Jan Brewer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 22 July 2015.