EXECUTIVE · CO · 1975-1979
George L. Brown
Lt Governor · Democrat · Colorado
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First African-American Lt Gov of any state in 20th century
Background
George L. Brown (Democrat) was Colorado's Lt Governor 1975–1979 (4 years). Took office after Ted L. Strickland; succeeded by Nancy Dick. Note: First African-American Lt Gov of any state in 20th century. Same-year political environment (1975): Governor Richard Lamm. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P00005595: President).
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Others who held this office in Colorado
- Mike Callihan (1987-1995)
- Nancy Dick (1979-1987)
- Ted L. Strickland (1973-1975)
- John D. Vanderhoof (1971-1973)
- Mark Hogan (1967-1971)
- Robert Lee Knous (1963-1967)
- Frank Hays (1957-1963)
- Stephen McNichols (1955-1957)
- Gordon Allott (1951-1955)
- Walter Walford Johnson (1947-1950)