| Christine Gregoire | |
|---|---|
| Former Governor of Washington From: January 2005 - January 2013 | |
| Predecessor | Gary Locke |
| Successor | Jay Inslee |
| Information | |
| Party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Mike Gregoire |
| Religion | Catholic |
Christine Gregoire (born 1947) is the former governor of the state of Washington. She is a Democrat. Gregoire was elected governor in 2004, and re-elected in 2008, but chose not to run again in the 2012 election. She has also served as Washington's Attorney General (1996-2004). She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Gonzaga University law school. Gregoire is a breast cancer survivor. She is also a supporter of the homosexual agenda and same-sex "marriage".
Fundraising
During her 2008 re-election campaign the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported that Gov. Gregoire was benefiting from more than $650,000 in political contributions from Washington tribes after she killed a gambling contract potentially worth $140 million.[1] One expert cited in the Times report called the money a "payoff."
On July 6, 2000 Mother Jones reported that then Attorney General Gregoire received major contributions from trial lawyers who benefited from her involvement in the landmark tobacco settlements.[2]
College
On August 23, 2004 the Seattle Times reported that Gregoire had been a member of an all-white sorority at the University of Washington.[3]