10 Facts About Christine Branstad

Christine Branstad holds the record as Iowa's longest serving first lady, having spent over 22 years in the position.

Christine Branstad married her husband, future Iowa Governor Terry Branstad on June 17,1972.

Christine Branstad served as First Lady from 1983 until 1999 while simultaneously raising her children at the governor's residence.

Christine Branstad went on to work as a certified medical assistant in the Des Moines metro area during the 1990s and 2000s.

Additionally, Christine Branstad serves of the board of directors of the Des Moines Symphony and the Food Bank of Iowa.

Christine Branstad returned for a fifth term as First Lady in 2010 following Terry Branstad's election in 2010.

At the time, Christine Branstad admitted that she thought she had moved on from life as a public figure before the 2010 gubernatorial campaign.

Governor Terry Christine Branstad became the longest serving state governor in US history in 2015.

Likewise, Christine Branstad holds the record as the longest serving state first lady in history as well.

Christine Branstad was succeeded by First Gentleman Kevin Reynolds, the first man to hold the position in Iowa's history.