David H. Leroy
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David Henry Leroy (born August 16, 1947)[1] is an American lawyer and politician from Idaho. He is a past lieutenant governor and attorney general of Idaho. He was the state's 36th lieutenant governor between 1983 and 1987, the final four years of the administration of Governor John V. Evans.
Dave Leroy | |
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United States Nuclear Waste Negotiator | |
In office 1990–1993 | |
President | George H. W. Bush |
Preceded by | position established |
Succeeded by | Richard H. Stallings |
36th Lieutenant Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 5, 1987 | |
Governor | John Evans |
Preceded by | Phil Batt |
Succeeded by | Butch Otter |
28th Attorney General of Idaho | |
In office January 1, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
Governor | John Evans |
Preceded by | Wayne Kidwell |
Succeeded by | Jim Jones |
Prosecuting Attorney of Ada County, Idaho | |
In office 1974–1979 | |
Personal details | |
Born | David Henry Leroy (1947-08-16) August 16, 1947 (age 76) Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Idaho (BS, JD) New York University (LLM) |
Website | Official website, Campaign website |
Leroy was appointed by President George H. W. Bush as United States Nuclear Waste Negotiator in 1990,[2] and served in that capacity until 1993. He has been a practicing attorney in Boise since 1988, and deals with government and administrative law issues, criminal defense and family law trials, hearings, litigation, and counsel at local, state, and federal local levels.[3]
Leroy is a self-taught Abraham Lincoln expert,[4] and founded the Idaho Lincoln Institute.[5]