Christine Branstad | |
|---|---|
 Branstad in 2018 | |
| First Lady of Iowa | |
| In role January 14, 2011 – May 24, 2017 | |
| Governor | Terry Branstad |
| Preceded by | Mariclare Culver |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Reynolds (First Gentleman) |
| In role January 14, 1983 – January 15, 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Billie Ray |
| Succeeded by | Christie Vilsack |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christine Ann Johnson c. 1950 (aged c. 74) Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | Eric, 1 daughter and 1 other son |
| Alma mater | Des Moines Area Community College |
Christine Ann Branstad (born c. 1950) is an American public figure, health activist, and retired medical assistant who served as the First Lady of Iowa for six nonconsecutive terms during the tenure of her husband, Governor Terry Branstad, from 1983 to 1999 and again from 2011 until 2017.[1] She holds the record as Iowa's longest serving first lady, having spent over 22 years in the position.[2] In addition to her record as Iowa's first lady, Christine Branstad is the longest serving first lady of any U.S. state in the country's history.
- ^ "Christine Branstad biography". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on April 20, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
- ^ "No new first lady doll for Chris Branstad". Des Moines Register. Associated Press. January 15, 2010. Retrieved December 28, 2017.