Christine Hallquist
Christine Hallquist (born April 11, 1956) is an American politician and former CEO of Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC). She is the first openly transgender major-party nominee for governor in the United States, winning the 2018 Democratic nomination for Governor of Vermont with over 40% of the vote. Hallquist worked at VEC from 1998 to 2018, the last 13 years as CEO, until she resigned to run for governor. Drawing national attention as a pioneering example of a CEO transitioning while in office, her transition was documented by her son in a documentary, Denial.
Christine Hallquist | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | April 11, 1956 Baldwinsville, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Patricia (m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Hyde Park, Vermont |
| Education | Mohawk Valley Community College |
| Website | Campaign website |
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