List of female lieutenant governors in the United States

As of November 2016, there are 12 women currently serving as lieutenant governors in the United States. 86 women have served overall.

History

The first woman to become lieutenant governor was Matilda Dodge Wilson (R), who was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Michigan in 1940 by Luren Dickinson.

In 1978, Jean King (D), was elected as the first female Asian-American Lieutenant Governor, when she was elected Lieutenant Governor of Hawaii.

In 2002, Jennette Bradley (R), was elected as the first female African-American Lieutenant Governor, when she was elected Lieutenant Governor of Ohio.

In 2010, Jennifer Carroll (R), was elected as the first female military veteran Lieutenant Governor, when she was elected Lieutenant Governor of Florida.

In 2014, Evelyn Sanguinetti (R), was elected as the first female Hispanic or Latino Lieutenant Governor, when she was elected Lieutenant Governor of Illinois.

Kentucky was the first state to hold a transfer of power from one female lieutenant governor to another, when Martha Layne Collins was elected to succeed Thelma Stovall in 1979.

Minnesota has had the most female lieutenant governors or other deputy leaders of any state in the Union, with 7 consecutive female lieutenant governors since 1983 to the present day; ironically, no female politician has been nominated by any major statewide party to Minnesota's gubernatorial elections.[1]

List of female state lieutenant governors

  Denotes incumbent lieutenant governor
Name Image State Party Mandate start Mandate end Term length Notes
Matilda Dodge Wilson  Michigan Republican 1 January 1940 1 January 1941 1 year, 0 days Retired
Consuelo N. Bailey  Vermont Republican 1 January 1955 1 January 1957 2 years, 0 days Retired
Maude Frazier  Nevada Democratic 1 January 1962 1 January 1963 1 year, 0 days Retired
Thelma Stovall  Kentucky Democratic 1 January 1975 11 December 1979 4 years, 344 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1978 (Defeated in primary)
Mary Anne Krupsak  New York Democratic 1 January 1975 31 December 1978 3 years, 364 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1978 (Defeated in primary)
Evelyn Gandy  Mississippi Democratic 20 January 1976 22 January 1980 4 years, 2 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1979 (Defeated in primary)
Jean King  Hawaii Democratic 2 December 1978 2 December 1982 4 years, 0 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1982 (Defeated in primary)
Nancy E. Dick  Colorado Democratic 1 January 1979 1 January 1987 8 years, 0 days Retired
Nancy Stevenson  South Carolina Democratic 10 January 1979 12 January 1983 4 years, 2 days Retired
Madeleine M. Kunin  Vermont Democratic 10 January 1979 10 January 1983 4 years, 0 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1982 (Defeated in primary). Later Governor of Vermont (1985-1991)
Martha Layne Collins  Kentucky Democratic 11 December 1979 13 December 1983 4 years, 2 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1983 (Elected). Governor of Kentucky (1983-1987)
Martha Griffiths  Michigan Democratic 1 January 1983 1 January 1991 8 years, 0 days Retired. Previously U.S. Congresswoman for Michigan 17th (1955-1974)
Marlene Johnson  Minnesota Democratic 3 January 1983 7 January 1991 8 years, 4 days Defeated
Ruth Meiers   North Dakota Democratic 1 January 1985 19 March 1987 2 years, 77 days Died
Harriett Woods  Missouri Democratic 14 January 1985 9 January 1989 3 years, 361 days Retired
Evelyn Murphy  Massachusetts Democratic 1 January 1987 1 January 1991 4 years, 0 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1990 (Dropped out of primary)
Jo Ann Zimmerman  Iowa Democratic 1 January 1987 1 January 1991 4 years, 0 days Defeated
Connie Binsfeld  Michigan Republican 1 January 1991 1 January 1999 8 years, 0 days Retired
Joy Corning  Iowa Republican 1 January 1991 15 January 1999 8 years, 14 days Retired run for the Republican nomination for Governor in 1998 (Dropped out of primary)
Maxine Moul  Nebraska Democratic 1 January 1991 5 October 1993 2 years, 277 days Resigned
Joanell Dyrstad  Minnesota Republican 7 January 1991 3 January 1995 3 years, 361 days Retired to run for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in 1994 (Defeated in primary)
Sue Wagner  Nevada Republican 7 January 1991 2 January 1995 3 years, 360 days Retired
Eunice Groark  Connecticut A Connecticut Party 9 January 1991 4 January 1995 3 years, 360 days Retired to run as the A Connecticut Party nominee for Governor in 1994 (Defeated)
Melinda Schwegmann  Louisiana Democratic 13 January 1992 8 January 1996 3 years, 360 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1995 (Defeated in primary)
Rosemarie Myrdal   North Dakota Republican 15 December 1992 15 December 2000 8 years, 0 days Retired
Barbara W. Snelling  Vermont Republican 1 January 1993 1 January 1997 4 years, 0 days Retired
Olene Walker  Utah Republican 4 January 1993 5 November 2003 10 years, 305 days Resigned to become Governor of Utah (2003-2005)
Ruth Ann Minner  Delaware Democratic 19 January 1993 3 January 2001 7 years, 350 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2000 (Elected). Governor of Delaware (2001-2009)
Kim M. Robak  Nebraska Democratic 5 October 1993 7 January 1999 5 years, 98 days Retired
Mazie Hirono  Hawaii Democratic 2 December 1994 2 December 2002 8 years, 0 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2002 (Defeated). Later served U.S. Congresswoman for Hawaii 2nd (2007-2013) & U.S. Senator for Hawaii (2013-present)
Fran Ulmer  Alaska Democratic 5 December 1994 2 December 2002 7 years, 362 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2002 (Defeated)
Gail Schoettler  Colorado Democratic 12 January 1995 12 January 1999 4 years, 11 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1998 (Defeated)
Carole Hillard  South Dakota Republican 1 January 1995 1 January 2003 8 years, 0 days Retired
Betsy McCaughey  New York Republican 1 January 1995 31 December 1998 3 years, 364 days Retired to run for the Democratic nomination for Governor in 1998 (Defeated in primary)
Joanne Benson  Minnesota Republican 3 January 1995 4 January 1999 4 years, 1 day Retired to run for the Republican nomination for Governor in 1998 (Defeated in primary)
Jodi Rell  Connecticut Republican 4 January 1995 1 July 2004 9 years, 179 days Resigned to become Governor of Connecticut (2004-2011)
Nancy Hollister  Ohio Republican 9 January 1995 31 December 1998 3 years, 356 days Resigned to become Governor of Ohio (1998-1999)
Sheila Frahm  Kansas Republican 9 January 1995 11 June 1996 1 year, 154 days Resigned to become U.S. Senator for Kansas (1996-1996)
Mary Fallin  Oklahoma Republican 9 January 1995 2 January 2007 11 years, 358 days Retired to become the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma 5th (2007-2011). Later became Governor of Oklahoma (2011-present)
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend  Maryland Democratic 18 January 1995 15 January 2003 7 years, 362 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2002 (Defeated)
Kathleen Blanco  Louisiana Democratic 8 January 1996 12 January 2004 8 years, 4 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 2003 (Elected). Governor of Louisiana (2004-2008)
Judy Martz  Montana Republican 6 January 1997 1 January 2001 3 years, 361 days Retired to run as the Republican nominee for Governor in 2000 (Elected). Governor of Montana (2001-2005)
Mary Donohue  New York Republican 1 January 1999 31 December 2006 7 years, 364 days Retired to become a Judge of the New York Court of Claims
Lorraine Hunt  Nevada Republican 4 January 1999 20 January 2007 8 years, 16 days Retired to run for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2006 (Defeated in primary)
Mae Schunk  Minnesota Independence Party of Minnesota 4 January 1999 6 January 2003 4 years, 2 days Retired
Jane Swift  Massachusetts Republican 7 January 1999 2 January 2003 3 years, 360 days Resigned to become Governor of Massachusetts (2001-2003)
Corinne Wood  Illinois Republican 11 January 1999 13 January 2003 4 years, 2 days Retired to run for the Republican nomination for Governor in 2002 (Defeated in primary)
Maureen O'Connor  Ohio Republican 11 January 1999 31 December 2002 3 years, 354 days Retired to run as the Republican nominee for Associate Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court (Elected)
Sally Pederson  Iowa Democratic 15 January 1999 12 January 2007 7 years, 362 days Retired
Amy Tuck  Mississippi Republican 11 January 2000 10 January 2008 7 years, 364 days Elected as a Democrat in 2000, but switched to Republican in 2002. Retired
Bev Perdue  North Carolina Democratic 6 January 2001 10 January 2009 8 years, 4 days Retired to run as the Democrat nominee for Governor in 2008 (Elected). Governor of North Carolina (2009-2013)
Margaret Farrow  Wisconsin Republican 9 May 2001 6 January 2003 1 year, 242 days Defeated
Diane Denish  New Mexico Democratic 1 January 2003 1 January 2011 8 years, 0 days Retired to run as the Democrat nominee for Governor in 2010 (Defeated)
Kerry Healey  Massachusetts Republican 2 January 2003 4 January 2007 4 years, 2 days Retired to run as the Republican nominee for Governor in 2006 (Defeated)
Carol Molnau  Minnesota Republican 6 January 2003 3 January 2011 7 years, 362 days Retired
Barbara Lawton  Wisconsin Democratic 6 January 2003 3 January 2011 7 years, 362 days Retired to run for the Democrat nomination for Governor in 2010 (Dropped out of primary)
Jennette Bradley  Ohio Republican 13 January 2003 5 January 2005 1 year, 358 days Resigned to become Ohio State Treasurer
Jane E. Norton  Colorado Republican 13 January 2003 9 January 2007 3 years, 361 days Retired
Lucy Baxley  Alabama Democratic 20 January 2003 15 January 2007 3 years, 360 days Retired to run as the Democrat nominee for Governor in 2006 (Defeated)
Catherine Baker Knoll  Pennsylvania Democratic 21 January 2003 12 November 2008 5 years, 296 days Died
Toni Jennings  Florida Republican 3 March 2003 2 January 2007 3 years, 305 days Retired
Kathy Davis  Indiana Democratic 20 October 2003 10 January 2005 1 year, 82 days Defeated
Becky Skillman  Indiana Republican 10 January 2005 14 January 2013 8 years, 4 days Retired
Elizabeth H. Roberts  Rhode Island Democratic 2 January 2007 6 January 2015 8 years, 4 days Retired
Jari Askins  Oklahoma Democratic 2 January 2007 10 January 2011 4 years, 8 days Retired to run as the Democrat nominee for Governor in 2010 (Defeated)
Barbara O'Brien  Colorado Democratic 9 January 2007 11 January 2011 4 years, 2 days Retired
Patty Judge  Iowa Democratic 12 January 2007 14 January 2011 4 years, 2 days Defeated
Mona Pasquil  California Democratic 4 November 2009 27 April 2010 174 days Retired
Kim Guadagno  New Jersey Republican 19 January 2010 Incumbent 6 years, 328 days Serving
Rebecca Kleefisch  Wisconsin Republican 3 January 2011 Incumbent 5 years, 344 days Serving
Yvonne Prettner Solon  Minnesota Democratic 3 January 2011 5 January 2015 4 years, 2 days Retired
Jennifer Carroll  Florida Republican 4 January 2011 12 March 2013 2 years, 67 days Resigned
Nancy Wyman  Connecticut Democratic 5 January 2011 Incumbent 5 years, 342 days Serving
Mary Taylor  Ohio Republican 10 January 2011 Incumbent 5 years, 337 days Serving
Sheila Simon  Illinois Democratic 10 January 2011 12 January 2015 4 years, 2 days Retired to run as the Democrat nominee for Illinois Comptroller in 2014. (Defeated)
Kim Reynolds  Iowa Republican 14 January 2011 Incumbent 5 years, 333 days Serving
Kay Ivey  Alabama Republican 17 January 2011 Incumbent 5 years, 330 days Serving
Sue Ellspermann  Indiana Republican 14 January 2013 2 March 2016 3 years, 48 days Resigned
Angela McLean  Montana Democratic 17 February 2014 3 January 2016 1 year, 320 days Resigned
Crit Luallen  Kentucky Democratic 13 November 2014 8 December 2015 1 year, 25 days Retired
Kathy Hochul  New York Democratic 1 January 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 346 days Serving. Former U.S. Representative for New York 26th (2011-2013)
Tina Smith  Minnesota Democratic 5 January 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 342 days Serving
Karyn Polito  Massachusetts Republican 8 January 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 339 days Serving
Evelyn Sanguinetti  Illinois Republican 12 January 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 335 days Serving
Jenean Hampton  Kentucky Republican 8 December 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 4 days Serving
Donna Lynne  Colorado Democratic 12 May 2016 Incumbent 214 days Serving
Suzanne Crouch  Indiana Republican 9 January 2017 — — Elect
Bethany Hall-Long  Delaware Democratic 20 January 2017 — — Elect

List of female secretaries of state

Certain states do not have a Lieutenant Governor, instead they have a Secretary of State next in line for succession of Governor.

  Denotes incumbent lieutenant governor
Name Image State Party Mandate start Mandate end Term length Notes
Thyra Thomson  Wyoming Republican 7 January 1963 5 January 1987 23 years, 363 days Retired
Norma Paulus  Oregon Republican 3 January 1977 7 January 1985 8 years, 4 days Retired to run as the Republican nominee for Governor in 1986 (Defeated)
Rose Mofford  Arizona Democratic 20 October 1977 4 April 1988 10 years, 167 days Resigned to become Governor of Arizona. Governor of Arizona (1988-1991)
Barbara Roberts  Oregon Democratic 7 January 1985 14 January 1991 6 years, 7 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1990 (Elected)
Kathy Karpan  Wyoming Democratic 3 January 1987 3 January 1995 8 years, 0 days Retired to run as the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1994 (Defeated)
Diana J. Ohman  Wyoming Republican 3 January 1995 3 January 1999 4 years, 0 days Retired
Jane Dee Hull  Arizona Republican 2 January 1995 5 September 1997 2 years, 246 days Resigned to become Governor of Arizona. Governor of Arizona (1997-2003)
Betsey Bayless  Arizona Republican 5 September 1997 6 January 2003 5 years, 123 days Retired to run for Governor in 2002 (Defeated in primary)
Jan Brewer  Arizona Republican 21 January 2003 5 January 2009 5 years, 350 days Resigned to become Governor of Arizona. Governor of Arizona (2009-2015)
Kate Brown  Oregon Democratic 5 January 2009 18 February 2015 6 years, 44 days Succeeded to governor position when Governor John Kitzhaber resigned
Michele Reagan  Arizona Republican 5 January 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 342 days Serving
Jeanne Atkins  Oregon Democratic 11 March 2015 Incumbent 1 year, 276 days Serving

References

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