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Birth Name: Christine Kotek
Place of Birth: York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of Birth: September 30, 1966
Ethnicity: Czech, Slovenian
Tina Kotek is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been Governor of Oregon, since January 9, 2023. She was previously Speaker pro tempore of the Oregon House of Representatives, from January 10, 2011 to June 30, 2011, Majority Leader of the Oregon House of Representatives, from June 30, 2011 to January 14, 2013, and Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, from January 14, 2013 to January 16, 2022. She is one of the first two openly lesbian women elected governor of a U.S. State, along with Maura Healey of Massachusetts.
She is the daughter of Florence and Jerry Kotek. Her father was born in New Jersey, to Czech parents. Her mother was also born in New Jersey, to Slovenian parents. Tina is married to Aimee Kotek Wilson.
Tina’s paternal grandfather was František/Frank Kotek. František was a baker, from Týnec nad Labem.
Tina’s paternal grandmother was named Josephine/Josefa Vincensova.
Tina’s maternal grandfather was named Nicholas Matich.
Tina’s maternal grandmother was named Suzanna/Sussan/Susana Podmayer.
Sources: Obituary of Tina’s father – https://www.legacy.com
Obituary of Tina’s mother – https://www.legacy.com