Miriam Amanda Wallace "Ma" Ferguson was an American politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Texas. She was the first elected female governor of the state, running on the memorable slogan, "Two Governors for the Price of One." Her political career was deeply intertwined with that of her husband, former Governor James E. Ferguson, who had been impeached and removed from office. During her tenure, she was a staunch opponent of the Ku Klux Klan and was known for her liberal use of pardoning power.