Mark Herring
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For the New Zealand swimmer, see Mark Herring (swimmer). For the artist and businessman, see Marc Herring.
Mark Rankin Herring (born September 25, 1961)[1] is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 47th Attorney General of Virginia from 2014 to 2022. A Democrat, he previously served in the Senate of Virginia since a 2006 special election, representing the 33rd district, made up of parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties.[1][2] In 2021, Herring lost re-election for a third term to Republican challenger Jason Miyares.[3]
Quick Facts 47th Attorney General of Virginia, Governor ...
Mark Herring | |
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47th Attorney General of Virginia | |
In office January 11, 2014 – January 15, 2022 | |
Governor | Terry McAuliffe Ralph Northam |
Preceded by | Ken Cuccinelli |
Succeeded by | Jason Miyares |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office February 1, 2006 – January 11, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Bill Mims |
Succeeded by | Jennifer Wexton |
Member of the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors from the Leesburg district | |
In office January 1, 2000 – December 31, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Joan Rokus |
Succeeded by | Jim Clem |
Personal details | |
Born | Mark Rankin Herring (1961-09-25) September 25, 1961 (age 62) Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Laura Herring (m. 1990) |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Charles L. Waddell (step-father) |
Education | University of Virginia (BA, MA) University of Richmond (JD) |
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