Jane Swift

Jane Swift, 2001

Jane Maria Swift (born February 24, 1965 in North Adams , Berkshire County , Massachusetts ) is an American politician ( Republican Party ). She was the incumbent governor of Massachusetts from 2001 to 2003 .

Early years

Jane Swift attended Trinity College until 1987 , where she studied political science, among other things. She decided to pursue a political career and became a member of the Republican Party . In 1991, she was elected the youngest woman to date to the Massachusetts Senate. There she was particularly committed to reforming educational policy. In 1996, Jane Swift applied unsuccessfully for a seat in the US House of Representatives . In 1998 she was elected lieutenant governor of the state of Massachusetts. After Governor Paul Cellucci stepped down to become ambassador to Canada , Swift took over as his deputy.

Massachusetts Governor

Jane Swift served in her new office between April 10, 2001 and January 2, 2003. At the time she took office, she was one of the youngest people in the United States and the youngest woman to hold office. She is also the first and only woman to serve as governor of Massachusetts to this day. Her term of office was overshadowed by the consequences of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and the associated economic crisis. By cutting spending, she managed to get her budget under control without increasing taxes. She also campaigned for improvements in education. In 2002 she renounced her own candidacy for the office of governor. The Republican Mitt Romney was elected as her successor .

Another résumé

After her tenure as governor, Swift moved to western Massachusetts with her husband, Chuck Hunt, and their three children, two of whom were born twins during their tenure as governor. There they run a horse breeding and riding school. Jane Swift continues to play an important role in her party. She gives guest lectures on various political topics and works for a consulting firm. In 2008 she supported John McCain's unsuccessful presidential campaign .

Web links

• Jane Swift at the National Governors Association (English)