Jan Brewer
Jan Brewer | |
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| 22nd Governor of Arizona | |
| Assumed office January 20, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Janet Napolitano |
| Secretary of State of Arizona | |
| In office 2003–2009 | |
| Preceded by | Betsey Bayless |
| Succeeded by | Ken Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 26, 1944 Hollywood, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dr. John Brewer |
Janice Kay "Jan" Drinkwine Brewer (b. September 26, 1944) is the Republican governor of the U.S. state of Arizona. As the Arizona State Constitution does not make provision for the position of Lieutenant Governor, Brewer (as Arizona's Secretary of State) was the first in line to succeed Democratic Governor Janet Napolitano when she resigned to become United States Secretary of Homeland Security on January 20, 2009. She is Arizona's fourth female governor and the third consecutive female governor of the state.
Early life
Brewer was born in Hollywood, California to Perry and Edna Drinkwine. Her father died of lung disease when she was eleven years old. She married John Brewer and worked in Glendale, California before moving to his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona in 1970. They later moved to Glendale, Arizona where he became a successful chiropractor and found success in real estate as well. She gave birth to three sons, one of whom died in 2007.
Politics
Brewer was elected as a Republican to the Arizona State Legislature served for 14 years, first as a state representative from 1983 to 1986, and then, as state senator from 1987 to 1996. During her last three years as a state senator, she held the leadership position of majority whip. In 1996 Brewer ran for chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors defeating incumbent Ed King and served six years. She was elected Secretary of State of Arizona in 2002 and has served since 2003. She was also a delegate to the 2004 Republican National Convention. [1]
Governor Napolitano was officially nominated by President Barack Obama to be his Secretary of Homeland Security. [2]Brewer became Governor of Arizona on January 20, 2009 and held her inaugural ceremony the next day.[3]
Brewer is also a member of Luke Fighter Country Partnership, Hope and a Future, Child Help USA, Arizonans for Children, Arrowhead Republican Women's Club, the Maricopa County SMI Commission, the Arizona Rifle and Pistol Association, and the Japanese-American Citizens League. She also attends Life in Christ Lutheran Church in Peoria.
References
- ^ http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/brentano-brewington.html#23A0M9BIH
- ^ http://www.sacbee.com/830/story/1439475.html
- ^ Duda, Jeremy (January 20, 2009). "Napolitano resigns after DHS confirmation". Arizona Capitol Times.
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External Links
- Arizona Governor Jan Brewer Official state site
- The Arizona Republic December 7, 2008
- Project Vote Smart
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