Jim Douglas

About

Republican politician and three-term Governor of Vermont. Prior to becoming governor, he held office as both Vermont Treasurer and Vermont Secretary of State.

Before Fame

During his time at Middlebury College, he was active in the school's chapter of the College Republican National Committee.

Trivia

Both the Vermont Senate and House overturned his 2009 veto of a bill that legalized same-sex marriage in the state of Vermont.

Family Life

A native of Massachusetts, he moved to Vermont during his college years. He later married Dorothy Foster.

Associated With

He succeeded Democrat and one-time presidential hopeful Howard Dean as Governor of New Hampshire.