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'''James H. "Jim" Douglas''' (born June 21, 1951) is the current [[Governor]] of the state of [[Vermont]] and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Douglas began his political career in 1972 after getting elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He went on to become [[House Majority Leader]]. In 1980, Douglas was elected Vermont Secretary of State, and went on the be reelected five times, receiving the nomination of both political parties on three occasions. In 1992, he challenged [[Democrat]] Senator [[Patrick Leahy]], but was defeated by a 54%-43% margin. Douglas was elected State Treasurer in 1994 and served until his election as Governor in 2002. He was easily re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008, despite Vermont being a stronghold for Democrats. Douglas is currently serving as the vice chairman of the National Governors Association.

'''James H. "Jim" Douglas''' (born June 21, 1951) is the current [[Governor]] of the state of [[Vermont]] and a member of the [[Republican Party]]. Douglas began his political career in 1972 after getting elected to the Vermont House of Representatives. He went on to become [[House Majority Leader]]. In 1980, Douglas was elected Vermont Secretary of State, and went on the be reelected five times, receiving the nomination of both political parties on three occasions. In 1992, he challenged [[Democrat]] Senator [[Patrick Leahy]], but was defeated by a 54%-43% margin. Douglas was elected State Treasurer in 1994 and served until his election as Governor in 2002. He was easily re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008, despite Vermont being a stronghold for Democrats. Douglas is currently serving as the chairman of the National Governors Association.

He "doesn't support allowing [[gay marriage]]."<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2009/02/06/gay_marriage_bill_introduced_in_vermont/ Gay marriage bill introduced in Vermont] - February 6, 2009 </ref>

He "doesn't support allowing [[gay marriage]]."<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2009/02/06/gay_marriage_bill_introduced_in_vermont/ Gay marriage bill introduced in Vermont] - February 6, 2009 </ref>

==External Links==

==External Links==

[http://www.governor.vermont.gov/ Official Governor of Vermont Site]

[http://www.governor.vermont.gov/ Official Governor of Vermont Site]

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[[Category:Vermont Governors]]

[[Category:Vermont Governors]]

[[Category:Republican Governors]]

[[Category:Republican Governors]]