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Dixy Lee Ray Wins as Maverick Washington Governor
Washington's first woman governor Dixy Lee Ray, a former AEC chair and UW professor, rapidly reshaped state government with swift sacking of Evans appointees, hiring pauses, and bold budget moves. Her blunt, change driven approach drew both praise and criticism from allies and opponents alike.
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