Ted Kulongoski

Oregon Governor and Attorney

Ted Kulongoski - Oregon Governor and Attorney
Born

November 5th, 1940
84 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 36th Governor of Oregon from 2003 to 2011. Before becoming governor, worked as a lawyer and served in the Oregon House of Representatives and the Oregon State Senate. Focused on health care reform and education funding while in office. Had an extensive career in both the public and private sectors, including military service.

Governed Oregon from 2003 to 2011

Improved health care access in Oregon

Worked on education funding initiatives

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