Bill Owens (Colorado politician)
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William Forrester Owens (born October 22, 1950) is an American former politician who served as the 40th Governor of Colorado, from 1999 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he was re-elected in 2002, amassing 62.6% of the vote, the largest Republican share of the vote in state history.[5] As of 2024[update], he is the last Republican to serve as Governor of Colorado.
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Bill Owens | |
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40th Governor of Colorado | |
In office January 12, 1999 – January 9, 2007 | |
Lieutenant | |
Preceded by | Roy Romer |
Succeeded by | Bill Ritter |
51st Treasurer of Colorado | |
In office January 10, 1995 – January 12, 1999 | |
Governor | Roy Romer |
Preceded by | Gail Schoettler |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman |
Member of the Colorado Senate from the 27th district | |
In office January 1989 – January 1995 | |
Preceded by | Ralph A. Cole[1] |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman[2] |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
In office January 1983 – January 1989 | |
Preceded by | Candace L. Dyer[3] |
Succeeded by | Mike Coffman[4] |
Personal details | |
Born | William Forrester Owens (1950-10-22) October 22, 1950 (age 73) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Frances Owens
(m. 1975; div. 2010) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Stephen F. Austin State University (BA) University of Texas, Austin (MPA) |
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