Jan Brewer
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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| File:Jan Brewer by Gage Skidmore 3.jpg Jan Brewer in 2013 | |
| 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 26 September 1944 (aged 81) Hollywood, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | John Brewer |
| Residence | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Glendale Community College |
| Profession | Radiologic technologist |
| Signature | Jan Brewer's signature |
Brewer was born Janice Drinkwine in Hollywood, California. She attended Glendale Community College.[3]
Jan Brewer Media
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Jan Brewer, Secretary of State of Arizona
Governor Jan Brewer meeting with President Barack Obama in June 2010.
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Brewer being escorted at her 2011 inauguration
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Governor Jan Brewer speaking at a campaign rally for State Treasurer Doug Ducey at the Yavapai County Courthouse in Prescott, Arizona. Please attribute to Gage Skidmore if used elsewhere.
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Brewer speaking at a 2016 campaign rally for Donald Trump and Mike Pence in Phoenix, Arizona
Brewer at the reopening of Grand Canyon National Park in 2013
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Brewer presenting the state flag in Phoenix to deploying units in 2009
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Brewer's support for SB 1070 galvanized both support and opposition on immigration policy.
References
- ↑ "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.
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