How did Arnold Schwarzenegger become governor of California?
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How did Arnold Schwarzenegger become governor of California?
Campaigning for Governor of California as a member of the Republican Party, Schwarzenegger was elected on October 7, 2003, defeating incumbent Democratic governor Gray Davis in the California gubernatorial recall election.
When did Arnold Schwarzenegger became governor of California?
| Arnold Schwarzenegger | |
|---|---|
| Schwarzenegger in 2019 | |
| 38th Governor of California | |
| In office November 17, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Lieutenant | Cruz Bustamante John Garamendi Mona Pasquil (acting) Abel Maldonado |
Who was the governor of California before Arnold Schwarzenegger?
List of governors
| No. | Governor | Term in office |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | George Deukmejian | January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1991 (not candidate for election) |
| 36 | Pete Wilson | January 7, 1991 – January 4, 1999 (term limited) |
| 37 | Gray Davis | January 4, 1999 – November 17, 2003 (recalled) |
| 38 | Arnold Schwarzenegger | November 17, 2003 – January 3, 2011 (term limited) |
Who were California governors?
Gavin Newsom (Democratic Party)Since 2019
California/Governor
What percentage of the vote did Arnold Schwarzenegger get?
2006 California gubernatorial election
| Nominee | Arnold Schwarzenegger | Phil Angelides |
| Party | Republican | Democratic |
| Popular vote | 4,850,157 | 3,376,732 |
| Percentage | 55.9\% | 38.9\% |
Who was the first governor of California?
Peter Hardeman Burnett (November 15, 1807 – May 17, 1895) was an American politician who served as the first elected Governor of California from December 20, 1849, to January 9, 1851.