Mike Bowers

American lawyer
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Michael Joseph Bowers (born October 7, 1941)[1] is an American politician and lawyer. He was the Attorney General of Georgia from 1981 to 1997.[2] He unsuccessfully ran for governor in 1996. Bowers was a Democrat through 1994, at which time he joined the Republican Party.

Mike Bowers
45th Attorney General of Georgia
In office
1981–1997
GovernorGeorge Busbee
Joe Frank Harris
Zell Miller
Preceded byArthur K. Bolton
Succeeded byThurbert E. Baker
Personal details
Born
Michael Joseph Bowers

(1941-10-07) October 7, 1941 (age 83)
Commerce, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (after 1994)
Democratic (before 1994)
Spouse(s)Betty Rose
Education
OccupationLawyer

References

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  1. "Class of 1963—Register of Graduates". Register of Graduates and Former Cadets 1802–1971 of the United States Military Academy. The West Point Alumni Foundation Inc. 1971. p. 734. Retrieved 2022-04-21.
  2. "RBRL/220/ROGP.027". russelldoc.galib.uga.edu. Retrieved 2015-12-21.