Arizona Governor. First Governor of the State of Arizona. Moved to Globe, Arizona as a poor, young man in 1881 and by 1900 was one of the wealthiest men in the territory. He became involved in territorial politics as a Democrat. Served in the Arizona territorial legislature and was president of Arizona's constitutional convention. Became the first governor of the new state after statehood in 1912 and served 7, non-consecutive terms. In 1916, he lost by 30 votes but was ultimately declared the winner after a year long recount battle.
Arizona Governor. First Governor of the State of Arizona. Moved to Globe, Arizona as a poor, young man in 1881 and by 1900 was one of the wealthiest men in the territory. He became involved in territorial politics as a Democrat. Served in the Arizona territorial legislature and was president of Arizona's constitutional convention. Became the first governor of the new state after statehood in 1912 and served 7, non-consecutive terms. In 1916, he lost by 30 votes but was ultimately declared the winner after a year long recount battle.
Bio by: Bill Sonsin
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