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Born | 1949 Salt Lake City, Utah |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Brigham Young University |
Occupation | Homemaker |
Known for | wife of former Governor and Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mitt Romney (1969-present) |
Ann Romney (née Davies) (born 1949) is the wife of 2008 United States presidential election candidate Mitt Romney. From 2003 to 2007 she was First Lady of Massachusetts.
Born Ann Davies, she was was raised Episcopalian. She then converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A stay-at-home mom, Romney raised the family's five boys while her husband pursued his career, first in business and then as Governor of Massachusetts. They have homes in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Utah.
In 1998, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
She is an avid equestrian, having received competitive recognition in dressage events nationwide, including winning the 2006 Gold Medal and 2005 Silver Medal at the Grand Prix level from the United States Dressage Federation
Ann Romney donated $150 to Planned Parenthood in 1994 and the Mitt Romney presidential campaign has confirmed that donation.
References
- ^ Ann Romney, official biography from MittRomney.com
- "Ann Romney: You Gotta Have Faith" ABC News, June 15, 2007. Retrieved September 18, 2007.
- ^ "Ann Romney: From the Saddle to the Campaign Trail". ABC News. 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2007-08-19.
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(help) - Romney clarifies reports on hunting, Associated Press. Retrieved June 21, 2007.
- "Romney's Wife Gave Money to Planned Parenthood", ABC News, 2007-05-09
Preceded byChuck Hunt | First Lady/Gentleman of Massachusetts 2003 – 2007 |
Succeeded byDiane Patrick |
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