EXECUTIVE · IA · 1983-1999
Terry Branstad
Governor · Republican · Iowa
NOTABLE
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Trump ambassador to China; longest-serving gov in US history
Background
Terry Branstad (Republican) was Iowa's Governor 1983–1999 (16 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: Lt Governor (1979-1983). After: Governor (1983-1999); Governor (2011-2017). Note: Trump ambassador to China; longest-serving gov in US history. Same-year political environment (1983): Attorney General Tom Miller; Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald.
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Others who held this office in Iowa
- Kim Reynolds (2017-present)
- Terry Branstad (2011-2017)
- Chet Culver (2007-2011)
- Tom Vilsack (1999-2007)
- Terry Branstad (1983-1999)
- Robert D. Ray (1969-1983)
- Harold Hughes (1963-1969)
- Norman Erbe (1961-1963)
- Herschel C. Loveless (1957-1961)
- Leo Hoegh (1955-1957)
- William S. Beardsley (1949-1954)
- Robert D. Blue (1945-1949)