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  Romney, George W.
CANDIDATE DETAILS
AffiliationRepublican  
<-  1976-01-01  
 
NameGeorge W. Romney
Address
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan , United States
EmailNone
WebsiteNone
Born July 08, 1907
DiedJuly 26, 1995 (88 years)
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Last ModifedJuan Croniqueur
Dec 03, 2015 12:25pm
Tags Latter Day Saints (Mormon) -
InfoGEORGE W. ROMNEY, the forty-third governor of Michigan, was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on July 8, 1907. His education was attained at the University of Utah, and at the George Washington University, however he did not graduate. He established a successful business career, working first with the Aluminum Company of America, and later serving as the chairman and president of the American Motors Corporation. Romney entered politics in 1962, securing the Republican gubernatorial nomination. He went on to win the general election by a popular vote on November 6, 1962. He was reelected to a second term in 1964, and to a third term in 1966. During his tenure, the state's economy progressed; a personal and corporate income tax was sanctioned; civil rights bills were promoted; and a new state constitution was authorized. Also during his term, Romney actively sought, but was unsuccessful in his bid for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination. Romney resigned from the governor's office on January 22, 1969. He then served in President Nixon's cabinet as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a position he held until 1972. Governor George W. Romney passed away on July 26, 1995, and was buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Brighton, Michigan.

Sources:

Sobel, Robert, and John Raimo, eds. Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789-1978, Vol. 2, Westport, Conn.; Meckler Books, 1978. 4 vols.

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NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor
Sep 04, 2007 07:00pm News The Brainwashing of George Romney  Article The Sunset Provision 

DISCUSSION
Importance? 9.20000 Average

FAMILY
Wife Lenore Romney Jul 02, 1931-Jul 26, 1995
Daughter Jane LaFont Robinson 1938-
Grandson Doug Robinson 1951-
Son Scott Romney 1941-
Granddaughter Ronna McDaniel 1973-
Son Mitt Romney 1947-
Grandson Taggart Romney 1970-
Grandson Josh Romney 1975-
Father Gaskell Romney 1871-1955
Grandfather Miles Park Romney 1843-1904
Great-Grandfather Miles Romney 1806-1877
Grand Uncle Hiram Thomas Gaskell Romney 1845-1902
1st Cousin Once Removed Miles Romney 1872-1943
Aunt Caroline Romney Eyring 1874-1954
1st Cousin Henry Eyring 1901-1981
Uncle George S. Romney 1874-1935
1st Cousin Marion G. Romney 1897-1988
Uncle Vernon Romney 1896-1976
1st Cousin Vernon B. Romney 1924-2013

INFORMATION LINKS
RACES
  01/21/1969 Secretary of Housing & Urban Development Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  08/08/1968 US Vice President - R Convention Lost 13.95% (-69.99%)
  08/08/1968 US President - R Convention Lost 2.66% (-63.23%)
  06/11/1968 US President - R Primaries Lost 0.10% (-37.83%)
  03/12/1968 NH US Vice President - R Primary Lost 2.81% (-26.99%)
  11/08/1966 MI Governor Won 60.54% (+21.41%)
  11/03/1964 MI Governor Won 55.87% (+12.12%)
  08/04/1964 MI Governor - R Primary Won 87.86% (+75.72%)
  07/16/1964 US President - R Convention Lost 3.13% (-64.37%)
  07/01/1964 US President - R Primaries Lost 0.03% (-38.25%)
  11/06/1962 MI Governor Won 51.36% (+2.91%)
SPECULATIVE, DID NOT RUN
  08/04/1970 MI US Senate - R Primary Lost 0.00% (-51.31%)
ENDORSEMENTS
MI US Senate- R Primary - Aug 02, 1994 R Spencer Abraham
US President - R Primaries - Jun 11, 1968 R Nelson A. Rockefeller