Jennifer Granholm was born on May 2, 1959 in Vancouver, Canada. She moved to the United States in 1978 to attend Harvard Law School. Granholm became a naturalized US citizen in 1980 at the age of 21. After graduating from law school, she clerked for a federal judge before becoming a prosecutor in the Wayne County district attorney's office in Detroit.
Granholm's political career began when she was elected as Michigan's first female Attorney General in 1998. She successfully ran for governor in 2002, making history as the first female governor of Michigan. Granholm was re-elected in 2006 and completed her second term in 2011. During her time in office, she focused on job creation, economic development, and renewable energy initiatives.
As governor, Granholm faced many challenges, including the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the economic downturn, she implemented innovative policies to attract investment and create jobs in Michigan. Granholm's efforts to revitalize the state's economy earned her national recognition.
After leaving office, Granholm became a political commentator and host of The War Room with Jennifer Granholm on Current TV. She also co-authored a book with her husband Daniel Mulhern titled A Governor's Story: The Fight for Jobs and America's Future. Additionally, Granholm served on the presidential transition team for Barack Obama before he took office.
Jennifer Granholm is married to Daniel Mulhern, with whom she has three children. She is known for her dedication to public service and commitment to improving the lives of others. Granholm continues to be an influential figure in American politics and a role model for aspiring leaders.
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