Ann Richards Supporters Rally for Hinojosa Before Voting
Former staffers and supporters of Ann Richards rallied for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa, drawing parallels to Richards’ upset 1990 victory and urging voters to build momentum for Hinojosa and Democrats across Texas. Organizers emphasized grassroots turnout as early voting began.
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About Ann Richards
Dorothy Ann Richards was an American politician who served as the 45th governor of Texas from 1991 to 1995. A Democrat, she first came to national attention as the Texas State Treasurer, when she gave the keynote address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Richards was the second female governor of Texas, and was frequently noted in the media for her outspoken feminism and her one-liners.
Everything about Ann Richards →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Governor of Texas, Texas State Treasurer
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 1, 1933
- Died
- September 13, 2006