Linda Lingle
Linda Lingle (born Linda Cutter; June 4, 1953) is an American politician. She was the sixth Governor of Hawaii. She is a Republican.
Linda Lingle | |
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6th Governor of Hawaii | |
In office December 2, 2002 – December 6, 2010 | |
Lieutenant | James Aiona |
Preceded by | Ben Cayetano |
Succeeded by | Neil Abercrombie |
Mayor of Maui | |
In office January 2, 1991[1] – January 2, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Hannibal Tavares |
Succeeded by | James Apana |
Personal details | |
Born | Linda Cutter June 4, 1953 St. Louis, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Charles Lingle (1972–1975) William Crockett (1986–1997) |
Alma mater | California State University, Northridge |
Profession | Newspaper publisher |
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Linda Lingle smashes a bottle of champagne against the sail of the USS Hawaii (SSN-776) during the ship's christening ceremony.
References
- ↑ "Other Hawai'i mayors who died in office". Honolulu Advertiser. June 23, 2008. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2008/Jun/23/br/hawaii80623070.html. Retrieved January 10, 2012. "The late Hannibal Tavares won the mayor's seat in a special election in October 1979 to complete Cravalho's term. He became Maui's longest serving mayor, serving until Jan. 2, 1991.".