Joseph P. Mazurek
{{short description|American politician}}
{{infobox officeholder
|name = Joseph P. Mazurek
|office = 21st Attorney General of Montana
|term_start = January 4, 1993
|term_end = January 2, 2001
|office2 = Member of the Montana State Senate
|term_start2 = 1981
|term_end2 = 1993
|birth_date = {{birth date|1948|7|27}}
|birth_place = San Diego, California, US
|death_date = {{death date and age|2012|8|28|1948|7|27}}
|death_place = Helena, Montana, US
|mother = Priscilla Mazurek
|father = Thomas Mazurek
|allegiance = United States
|branch = United States Army
|serviceyears = 1970-1972
|rank = First lieutenant
|spouse = Patty Mazurek
|education = University of Montana
|children = 3
|party = Democratic}}
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.
Early life
Mazurek was born on July 27, 1948, in San Diego, California. Mazurek's parents were Priscilla and Thomas Mazurek.{{cite web |title=In Memory Of Mazurek, Joseph P |url=https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/mazurek-joseph-p/ |accessdate=September 10, 2020}} 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.
Education
In 1970, Mazurek earned a degree from University of Montana. In 1975, Mazurek earned a law degree from University of Montana School of Law.
Career
=Military service=
=State Senator (1981-1993)=
In 1980, Mazurek was elected to the Montana State Senate from the 16th district.{{cite web |title=Mazurek, Joe |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/pages/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=8296 |website=ourcampaigns.com |accessdate=September 10, 2020}} In 1984, after redistricting, he was elected to the 23rd district. In 1988 he was re-elected. In 1991 he was appointed to be the president of the Montana State Senate.{{cite web |last1=Dennison |first1=Mike |title=Former Montana Attorney General Joe Mazurek dies at 64 |url=https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/montana/former-montana-attorney-general-joe-mazurek-dies-at-64/article_90efc76a-74e2-5bac-8f46-0e2e11c77179.html |publisher=Billings Gazette |accessdate=September 10, 2020 |date=August 28, 2012}}
=Montana Attorney General (1993-2001)=
=2000 Montana Governor Democratic Primary=
Mazurek lost in the primary to Mark O'Keefe.{{cite web |last1=Janofsky |first1=Michael |title=THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: AROUND THE NATION; Montana Voters Pick Candidates for Governor and Senate |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/06/08/us/2000-campaign-around-nation-montana-voters-pick-candidates-for-governor-senate.html |work=New York Times |accessdate=September 10, 2020 |date=June 8, 2000}}
Election history
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Mark O'Keefe
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 46,294
| percentage = 48.04
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Joseph Mazurek
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 34,385
| percentage = 35.69
}}
{{Election box candidate with party link no change
| candidate = Mike Cooney
| party = Democratic Party (United States)
| votes = 15,677
| percentage = 16.27
}}
{{Election box total no change
| votes = 96,356
| percentage= 100.00
}}
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Personal life
= Legacy =
The Montana Supreme Court building was renamed in his honor as The Joseph P. Mazurek Justice Building.{{cite web |last1=CORRIGAN |first1=TERENCE |title=Mazurek memorial garden, justice building dedicated to former attorney general |url=https://helenair.com/news/local/mazurek-memorial-garden-justice-building-dedicated-to-former-attorney-general/article_81c03716-0b16-11e4-b61a-001a4bcf887a.html |accessdate=September 10, 2020}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120106073551/http://www.mtcounties.org/resources/attorney-general-opinions-letters-advice/attorney-generals-state-montana Attorney Generals of the State of Montana at mtcounties.org via archive.org]
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Category:Montana attorneys general
Category:Democratic Party Montana state senators
Category:University of Montana alumni