Joseph Foster
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| Joseph Foster | |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire Attorney General | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office May 15, 2013 | |
| Governor | Maggie Hassan |
| Preceded by | Michael Delaney |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office 2002 - 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 10, 1959 Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Marissa Baltus |
| Profession | attorney |
| Religion | Jewish |
Joseph Foster (born June 10, 1959) is the current Attorney General of the State of New Hampshire. He was formerly a Democratic member of the New Hampshire Senate, representing the 13th District from 2002 until 2008 and served as the State Senate Majority Leader in 2007 and 2008. Previously he was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1994 through 1998. On April 17, 2013 he was confirmed to the office of Attorney General.[1] He took office on May 15, 2013,[2] succeeding Michael A. Delaney who decided not to seek reappointment by Governor Maggie Hassan at the end of his term, and instead took Foster's old position at his law firm.[3] Foster is considered a potential future Congressional candidate.[4]
References
- ↑ Leubsdorf, Ben (April 18, 2013). "Foster confirmed unanimously as N.H.’s next attorney general". Concord Monitor. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ↑ Morales, Andrea (May 15, 2013). "PHOTOS: Incoming Attorney General Joe Foster’s swearing-in ceremony". Concord Monitor. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ↑ Leubsdorf, Ben (May 17, 2013). "Ex-AG Mike Delaney takes job at new AG Joe Foster’s old law firm". Concord Monitor. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ↑ Livingston, Abby (30 October 2013). "For N.H. Republicans, Pain Is Probably Temporary". Roll Call. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
External links
- New Hampshire Department of Justice
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joseph A. 'Joe' Foster (NH) profile
- Follow the Money - Joseph Foster
| Legal offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Michael Delaney |
Attorney General of New Hampshire May 15, 2013 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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