Jane Swift
Jane Maria Swift (born February 24, 1965) is an American politician and nonprofit executive who served as the 69th lieutenant governor of Massachusetts from 1999 to 2003 and, concurrently, as acting governor from April 2001 to January 2003. She was the first woman to perform the duties of governor of Massachusetts. At the time she became acting governor, Swift was 36 years old, making her the youngest female governor or acting governor in U.S. history.
Jane Swift | |
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Swift in 2001 | |
| Acting Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office April 10, 2001 – January 2, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Cellucci |
| Succeeded by | Mitt Romney |
| 69th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 7, 1999 – January 2, 2003 | |
| Governor | Paul Cellucci |
| Preceded by | Paul Cellucci |
| Succeeded by | Kerry Healey |
| Secretary of Consumer Affairs of Massachusetts | |
| In office July 29, 1997 – February 5, 1998 | |
| Governor | Paul Cellucci |
| Preceded by | Michael T. Duffy |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Grabauskas |
| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin district | |
| In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Peter C. Webber |
| Succeeded by | Andrea Nuciforo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jane Maria Swift February 24, 1965 North Adams, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Trinity College (BA) |
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