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Joseph P. Mazurek
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph P. Mazurek (July 27, 1948 – August 28, 2012) was the 21st Attorney General of Montana and a Montana State Senator from 1981 to 1993.
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Early life
Mazurek was born on July 27, 1948, in San Diego, California. Mazurek's parents were Priscilla and Thomas Mazurek.[1] When he was just nine months old, his parents moved to Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1966, after serving as its student body president.[1]
Education
In 1970, Mazurek earned a degree from University of Montana. In 1975, Mazurek earned a law degree from University of Montana School of Law.[1]
Career
Military service
Mazurek served in the United States Army for two years between 1970 and 1972. He had the rank of First Lieutenant.[1]
State Senator (1981-1993)
In 1980, Mazurek was elected to the Montana State Senate from the 16th district.[2] In 1984, after redistricting, he was elected to the 23rd district.[2] In 1988 he was re-elected.[2] In 1991 he was appointed to be the president of the Montana State Senate.[3]
Montana Attorney General (1993-2001)
On November 3, 1992, Mazurek was elected Montana Attorney General. He won the race by 13.74 percent against Jack Sands.[2] He was reelected by 21.09 percent four years later, against Larry L. Baer.[2]
2000 Montana Governor Democratic Primary
Mazurek lost in the primary to Mark O'Keefe.[4][5]
Election history
Personal life
On June 13, 1970, he married his wife Patty.[1] He had three children, Tom, Jeff, and Dan.[1]
Mazurek died on August 28, 2012, at the age of 64.[3][1]
Legacy
The Montana Supreme Court building was renamed in his honor as The Joseph P. Mazurek Justice Building.[6]
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