LEGAL · OR · 1953-1969
Robert Y. Thornton
Attorney General · Democrat · Oregon
Background
Robert Y. Thornton served as Attorney General of Oregon from 1953–1969 (16 years). Took office after George Neuner; succeeded by Lee Johnson. Same-year political environment (1953): Governor Paul L. Patterson.
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- Dan Rayfield (2025-present)
- Ellen Rosenblum (2012-2025)
- John Kroger (2009-2012)
- Hardy Myers (1997-2009)
- Theodore R. Kulongoski (1993-1997)
- Charles S. Crookham (1991-1992)
- David B. Frohnmayer (1981-1991)
- James A. Redden (1977-1980)
- Lee Johnson (1969-1977)
- George Neuner (1945-1953)