| Current Office: | Governor (WA) , Democratic |
|---|---|
| First Elected: | 11/02/2004 |
| Last Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Female |
|---|---|
| Family: | Husband: Mike; 2 Children: Courtney, Michelle |
| Birth Place: | Auburn, WA |
| Home City: | Olympia, WA |
Summary
Governor Christine 'Chris' Gregoire
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent Key Votes
SB 5895 - Authorizes the use of student test scores in teacher evaluations
More Key Votes
Legislation (Sign)
March 8, 2012
Recent Public Statements
Washington State Awarded $128 Million Grant to Implement New Health Insurance Exchange
May 16, 2012 - Gov. Chris Gregoire announced today that the state will receive a $128 million federal Level II Exchange Establishment Grant to develop and implement the state's ...
Gov. Gregoire's Statement on Legislation to Reauthorize Export-Import Bank
May 15, 2012 - Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the legislation passed today to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import bank: "After months of discussions with our ...
Governor Gregoire's Statement on President Obama's Support for Marriage Equality
More Public Statements
May 9, 2012 - Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the announcement by President Obama that he supports marriage equality: "Thank you Mr. President. Along with ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-2008 | The Cato Institute Overall Fiscal Policy Score | 49% |
| 2003-2008 | The Cato Institute Spending Score | 55% |
| 2003-2008 | The Cato Institute Revenue Score | 43% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Oil & Gas (-$150.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Chris Gregoire repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
Contact Information
Capitol Webmail
http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/
Capitol Website
http://www.governor.wa.gov/
Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/govgregoire
Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/govgregoire
Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/washingtongovernment?blend=22&ob=5#g/c/352C3ED71B3172C3
Capitol
Office of the Governor
Post Office Box 40002
Olympia, WA 98504-0002
Phone: 360-902-4111
Fax: 360-753-4110
Capitol
416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest, Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98504-0002
Phone: 360-902-4111
Fax: 360-753-4110
Key Staff
416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest, Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98504-0002
Phone: 360-902-4136
Phone: 360-902-4111
Fax: 360-753-4110
Key Staff
416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest, Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98504-0002
Phone: 360-902-4111
Fax: 360-753-4110
