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Joseph P. Mazurek (July 27, 1948 – August 28, 2012) was the 21st Attorney General of Montana and a Montana State Senator from 1981 to 1993.
Joseph P. Mazurek | |
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21st Attorney General of Montana | |
In office January 4, 1993 – January 2, 2001 | |
Member of the Montana State Senate | |
In office 1981–1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born | San Diego, California, US | July 27, 1948
Died | August 28, 2012 64) Helena, Montana, US | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patty Mazurek |
Children | 3 |
Parents |
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Education | University of Montana |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1970-1972 |
Rank | First lieutenant |
Mazurek was born on July 27, 1948, in San Diego, California. Mazurek's parents were Priscilla and Thomas Mazurek.[1] When he was just nine months old, his parents moved to Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1966, after serving as its student body president.[1]
In 1970, Mazurek earned a degree from University of Montana. In 1975, Mazurek earned a law degree from University of Montana School of Law.[1]
Mazurek served in the United States Army for two years between 1970 and 1972. He had the rank of First Lieutenant.[1]
In 1980, Mazurek was elected to the Montana State Senate from the 16th district.[2] In 1984, after redistricting, he was elected to the 23rd district.[2] In 1988 he was re-elected.[2] In 1991 he was appointed to be the president of the Montana State Senate.[3]
On November 3, 1992, Mazurek was elected Montana Attorney General. He won the race by 13.74 percent against Jack Sands.[2] He was reelected by 21.09 percent four years later, against Larry L. Baer.[2]
Mazurek lost in the primary to Mark O'Keefe.[4][5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Mark O'Keefe | 46,294 | 48.04 | |
Democratic | Joseph Mazurek | 34,385 | 35.69 | |
Democratic | Mike Cooney | 15,677 | 16.27 | |
Total votes | 96,356 | 100.00 |
On June 13, 1970, he married his wife Patty.[1] He had three children, Tom, Jeff, and Dan.[1]
Mazurek died on August 28, 2012, at the age of 64.[3][1]
The Montana Supreme Court building was renamed in his honor as The Joseph P. Mazurek Justice Building.[6]
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