James Edward "'Jim"' McGreevey (born August 6, 1957) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the 52nd Governor of New Jersey from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, he said that he was gay.[1] He resigned as governor after he said he had an affair with a male employee. He was the first openly gay governor of any state in the history of the United States.
Quick facts 52nd Governor of New Jersey, Preceded by ...
Jim McGreevey |
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 McGreevey in 2009 |
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January 15, 2002 – November 15, 2004 |
| Preceded by | Richard Codey (acting) |
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| Succeeded by | Richard Codey |
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In office
January 1, 1992 – January 15, 2002 |
| Preceded by | Joseph DeMarino |
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| Succeeded by | Frank Pelzman |
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In office
January 11, 1994 – January 13, 1998 |
| Preceded by | Randy Corman |
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| Succeeded by | Joe Vitale |
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January 9, 1990 – January 14, 1992Serving with George Otlowski |
| Preceded by | Alan Karcher |
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| Succeeded by | Stephen A. Mikulak
Ernest L. Oros |
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| Born | James Edward McGreevey
(1957-08-06) August 6, 1957 (age 68)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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Kari Schutz
(m. 1991 ; div. 1997 )
Dina Matos
(m. 2000 ; div. 2008 ) |
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| Domestic partner | Mark O'Donnell (Separated) |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Education | Catholic University
Columbia University (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)
Harvard University (MEd)
General Theological Seminary (MDiv) |
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