LEGAL · GA · 1981-1997
Michael J. Bowers
Attorney General · Georgia
On the record
Won Bowers v Hardwick 1986; switched to R; lost 1998 Gov bid amid affair revelation
Background
Michael J. Bowers occupied the Attorney General office in Georgia for 16 years (1981–1997). Took office after Arthur K. Bolton (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: Won Bowers v Hardwick 1986; switched to R; lost 1998 Gov bid amid affair revelation. Same-year political environment (1981): Governor George Busbee. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID P00005389: President).
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Others who held this office in Georgia
- Christopher Carr (2016-present)
- Sam Olens (2011-2016)
- Thurbert Baker (1997-2011)
- Arthur K. Bolton (1965-1981)
- Eugene Cook (1945-1965)