The 110-year history of Arizona includes four female governors, more than any other state. The history also includes the governor leaving office early six times.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Since Arizona became a state in 1912, there have been 23 governors. The history of the state's highest office is certainly unique, with the governor leaving office early six times in Arizona's history.Brewer knows first hand about just how often our state has changed governors midterm. She is one of six people, in Arizona's 110 years as a state, to be elevated to governor after the departure of an incumbent.
"I asked my team to coordinate with Brewer's team and to try to make the transition as smooth as possible," recalled Napolitano."The actual move, the actual switch over was very sudden." Brewer says she was thrilled and proud to be governor when she was sworn in by retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor."My mother always told me doing the right thing almost always means doing the hard thing," Brewer said."Well, she was right."A fifth female governor will be elected this November, adding to Arizona's legacy according to Napolitano.
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