LEGAL · RI · 1949-1958
William E. Powers
Attorney General · Republican · Rhode Island
On the record
Later RI SC Justice
Background
Between 1949 and 1958, William E. Powers held the Attorney General seat in Rhode Island, a 9-year tenure. Took office after John H. Nolan; succeeded by J. Joseph Nugent. Note: Later RI SC Justice. Same-year political environment (1949): Governor John O. Pastore.
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- Peter Neronha (2019-present)
- Peter Kilmartin (2011-2019)
- Patrick Lynch (2003-2011)
- Sheldon Whitehouse (1999-2003)
- Jeffrey Pine (1993-1999)
- James E. O'Neil (1987-1993)
- Arlene Violet (1985-1987)
- Dennis J. Roberts II (1979-1985)
- Julius C. Michaelson (1975-1979)
- Richard J. Israel (1969-1975)
- Herbert F. DeSimone (1967-1969)
- J. Joseph Nugent (1959-1965)
- John H. Nolan (1947-1949)