Bob Miller (Nevada governor)
Robert Joseph Miller (born March 30, 1945) is an American former attorney and politician who served as the 26th governor of Nevada from 1989 to 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he is Nevada's longest-serving governor. He is also, as of 2023, the most recent Nevada governor to have a lieutenant governor from the opposing party, having served with Republicans Sue Wagner and Lonnie Hammargren. Before ascending to the governorship, Miller was the 29th lieutenant governor of Nevada from 1987 to 1989.
Bob Miller | |
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| 26th Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 4, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant | Sue Wagner Lonnie Hammargren |
| Preceded by | Richard Bryan |
| Succeeded by | Kenny Guinn |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 16, 1996 – July 30, 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Tommy Thompson |
| Succeeded by | George Voinovich |
| 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada | |
| In office January 5, 1987 – January 3, 1989 | |
| Governor | Richard Bryan |
| Preceded by | Bob Cashell |
| Succeeded by | Sue Wagner |
| 19th District Attorney of Clark County | |
| In office January 1, 1979 – December 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | George Holt |
| Succeeded by | Rex Bell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Joseph Miller March 30, 1945 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sandy Miller |
| Children | 3, including Ross |
| Education | Santa Clara University (BA) Loyola Marymount University (JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1967–1973 |
| Unit | United States Army Reserve Air Force Reserve Command |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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