How long was Ann Richards governor of Texas?

Dorothy Ann Richards was an American politician and 45th Governor of Texas.

Ann Richards, a Democrat, first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.

Ann Richards was born on September 1, 1933, Lacy Lakeview, Texas.

Born in McLennan County, Texas, Ann Richards became a schoolteacher after graduating from Baylor University.

Ann Richards won election to the Travis County Commissioners’ Court in 1976, and took office as Texas State Treasurer in 1983.

Ann Richards delivered a nominating speech for Walter Mondale at the 1984 Democratic National Convention, and the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention.

Ann Richards won the 1990 Texas gubernatorial election, defeating Texas Attorney General Jim Mattox in a Democratic primary run-off election and businessman Clayton Williams in the general election. Ann Richards remained active in public life until her death in 2006.

As of 2021, Ann Richards remains the most recent Democrat, and the most recent woman, to serve as Governor of Texas.

How long was Ann Richards governor of Texas?

Ann Richards was the governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995.