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]
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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 |
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Brewer was born Janice Drinkwine in Hollywood, California. She attended Glendale Community College.[3]
Jan Brewer Media
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
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.