Women Governors (US)

A chronological list of the women who've served as governors of U.S. states.

Governor from 1991-1995, Ann Richards came to national prominence with a keynote speech at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Her critiques of George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush were picturesque and biting.

A profile of Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Brief political profile of Nancy Hollister, who beame governor of Ohio December 31, 1998, when Gov. Voinovich resigned to take his seat in the United States Senate. She served nine days, until January 11, 1999, when Governor-elect Bob Taft was sworn in.

An article on two women governors, 1988-1991 (Mofford) and 1997-present, in the context of Arizona's political history.

An article on two women governors, 1988-1991 (Mofford) and 1997-present, in the context of Arizona's political history.

Kay Orr served as governor of Nebraska from 1987 to 1991, defeating Democratic candidate Helen Boosalis in the first head-to-head race of two women in a gubernatorial race.

Biography emphasizes Ray's role as chairperson of the Atomic Energy Commission.

Biography of Barbara Roberts, governor of Oregon 1991-1995, from the Oregon State Archives.

Governor of Wyoming, 1925-27, she was elected on the same day as "Ma" Ferguson but was sworn in earlier, making her the first governor of any state in the U.S.

Positions taken by Jeanne Shaheen.

Lurleen Wallace, wife of George Wallace, ran for and was elected to the office of governor of Alabama when George Wallace could not, by the laws of Alabama, succeed himself. She succumbed to cancer and died during her term. She served from 1967-1968.

Lurleen Wallace is mentioned in this article at the death of her husband, George Wallace, citing his change in racial attitudes, and noting his burial next to Lurleen.