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William G. Milliken
William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 - October 18, 2019) was the 44th governor of Michigan and a Republican. As of May 2021, he was the longest-serving governor in Michigan's history, serving from 1969 to 1983.[1]
Biography
Before Governor Kim Sigler appointed him to the Michigan Waterways Commission in 1947, Milliken was the president of J.W. Milliken, Inc., a department store started by Miliken's grandfather and run by his father.[1]
Education
Milliken received a bachelor's degree from Yale University in 1946.[1]
Political career
Governor of Michigan (1969-1982)
Milliken became governor of Michigan on January 22, 1969, after former Governor George Romney (R) left office to accept a cabinet post in the Nixon administration. He won a full term in 1970 and was re-elected in 1974 and 1978.[1]
Lieutenant Governor of Michigan (1965-1969)
Milliken was elected to the office of lieutenant governor of Michigan on the ticket with Romney in 1964, and held office from 1965-1969.[1]
Michigan State Senate (1961-1965)
Milliken was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 1960, where he became the state Senate majority floor leader.[1]
2016 Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Milliken endorsed Hillary Clinton for the 2016 presidential general election.[2]
- See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
See also
Footnotes
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| Preceded by George Romney (R) |
Governor of Michigan 1969 - 1983 |
Succeeded by James J. Blanchard (D) |
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