Kate Brown

Katherine "Kate" Brown (born June 21, 1960) is an American politician. She was raised in Minnesota. She became the 38th Governor of Oregon on February 18, 2015 after the resignation of John Kitzhaber.

Kate Brown
38th Governor of Oregon
In office February 18, 2015 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	John Kitzhaber
Succeeded by	Tina Kotek
24th Secretary of State of Oregon
In office January 5, 2009 – February 18, 2015
Governor	Ted Kulongoski John Kitzhaber
Preceded by	Bill Bradbury
Succeeded by	Jeanne Atkins
Member of the Oregon Senate from the 21st district
In office January 13, 1997 – January 2, 2009
Preceded by	Shirley Gold
Succeeded by	Diane Rosenbaum
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 13th district
In office November 26, 1991 – January 12, 1997
Preceded by	Judy Bauman
Succeeded by	Dan Gardner
Personal details
Born	Katherine Brown (1960-06-21) June 21, 1960 Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Dan Little
Alma mater	University of Colorado, Boulder Lewis and Clark College

Brown is the state's second female governor, after Barbara Roberts. She is the first openly bisexual governor in United States history.[1]