LEGAL · RI · 1999-2003
Sheldon Whitehouse
Attorney General · Democrat · Rhode Island
NOTABLE
On the record
Now U.S. Senator since 2007; SCOTUS reform advocate
Background
Between 1999 and 2003, Sheldon Whitehouse held the Attorney General seat in Rhode Island, a 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Before this office: Insurance Commissioner (1995-1998). Note: Now U.S. Senator since 2007; SCOTUS reform advocate. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Lincoln Almond; Treasurer Paul Tavares. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID S6RI00221: Senate).
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- Patrick Lynch (2003-2011)
- 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)
- William E. Powers (1949-1958)
- John H. Nolan (1947-1949)