Mike Bowers
American lawyer
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 | |
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45th Attorney General of Georgia | |
In office 1981–1997 | |
Governor | George Busbee Joe Frank Harris Zell Miller |
Preceded by | Arthur K. Bolton |
Succeeded by | Thurbert E. Baker |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Joseph Bowers October 7, 1941 Commerce, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican (after 1994) Democratic (before 1994) |
Spouse(s) | Betty Rose |
Education | |
Occupation | Lawyer |
References
change- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "RBRL/220/ROGP.027". russelldoc.galib.uga.edu. Retrieved 2015-12-21.