Martha Layne Collins

Martha Layne Collins (born Martha Layne Hall; December 7, 1936)^[1] is a former American businesswoman and politician from Kentucky. As of 2014, she is the only female governor Kentucky has had. She was the fifty-sixth Governor (1983-87) after replacing John Y. Brown Jr..^[2]

Martha Layne Collins, Nov 1986

Collins was considered as a running mate for Democratic Presidential nominee Walter Mondale. Mondale, however, chose Geraldine Ferraro for his mate.

Layne Collins was born in Bagdad, Kentucky.

References

1. "Martha Layne Collins". Famous Why. Retrieved February 4, 2014.
2. "Martha Layne Collins". Debate.org. Retrieved February 5, 2014.^{[permanent dead link]}