LEGAL · MA · 1963-1967
Edward W. Brooke
Attorney General · Republican · Massachusetts
NOTABLE
On the record
First African-American AG of any state; later first Black popularly-elected U.S. Senator
Background
Massachusetts's Attorney General 1963–1967: Edward W. Brooke — 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Edward J. McCormack Jr.; succeeded by Elliot Richardson. Note: First African-American AG of any state; later first Black popularly-elected U.S. Senator. Same-year political environment (1963): Governor Endicott Peabody.
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Others who held this office in Massachusetts
- Andrea Campbell (2023-present)
- Maura Healey (2015-2023)
- Martha Coakley (2007-2015)
- Tom Reilly (1999-2007)
- Scott Harshbarger (1991-1999)
- Scott Harshbarger (1991-1999)
- James M. Shannon (1987-1991)
- Francis X. Bellotti (1975-1987)
- Robert H. Quinn (1969-1975)
- Elliot Richardson (1967-1969)
- Edward J. McCormack Jr. (1958-1963)
- George Fingold (1953-1958)
- Francis E. Kelly (1949-1953)
- Clarence A. Barnes (1945-1949)