Ted Schwinden
Theodore "Ted" Schwinden (August 31, 1925 – October 7, 2023) was an American politician. He served as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Montana serving from 1977 through 1981. He later served as the 19th Governor of Montana serving from 1981 through 1989.[1] On October 7, 2023, he died in Phoenix, Arizona, aged 98.[2][3]
Ted Schwinden | |
|---|---|
| 19th Governor of Montana | |
| In office January 5, 1981 – January 2, 1989 | |
| Lieutenant | George Turman |
| Preceded by | Thomas Lee Judge |
| Succeeded by | Stan Stephens |
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Montana | |
| In office January 3, 1977 – January 5, 1981 | |
| Governor | Thomas Lee Judge |
| Preceded by | Bill Christiansen |
| Succeeded by | George Turman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 31, 1925 Wolf Point, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 2023 (aged 98) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jean Schwinden |
References
- "Former State Governors". www.netstate.com. Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- Ambarian, Jonathon (October 8, 2023). "Former Montana Gov. Schwinden dies at 98". KPAX-TV. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
- "'Tough old bird': Straight-talking former Montana governor Ted Schwinden dies at 98". Billings Gazette. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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