They include Linda Lingle, who became Hawaii's first Republican governor in 40 years and the first female governor of that state when she won election in 2002. Lingle, who was in office until 2010, was a vocal supporter of Sarah Palin when the then-Alaska governor was selected to be John McCain's running mate in the 2008 presidential election. Lingle won't begin her new position as senior adviser to Rauner until May or June.