W._Anthony_Park

W. Anthony Park

W. Anthony Park

American lawyer

W. Anthony Park (born June 4, 1934) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 26th attorney general of Idaho.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 1971 to 1975.[2]

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Early life and education

Born in Blackfoot, Idaho, Park was raised in Pocatello before moving to Boise in 1943 with his family. A graduate of Boise High School, he earned an Associate of Arts degree from Boise Junior College in 1954. After serving in the United States Army for two years, Park earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Idaho in Moscow and a Juris Doctor from its College of Law.[3]

Career

After graduating from law school in 1963, Park operated a private legal practice in Boise.[3] Elected the state's attorney general in 1970, he assumed office on January 4, 1971.[4] Park ran for the open seat in the U.S. Senate in 1972,[5] but lost to Bud Davis in the Democratic primary.[6] In 1974, he was defeated for re-election by Wayne L. Kidwell.[7][8]

After leaving office in January 1975 at age forty, Park resumed private practice in Boise.[3]

References

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    "2 Veteran Campaigners Throw Hat In Ring Again Former Attorney General Wants High Court, Ex-Rep Seeks Old Seat | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
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    "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Parise to Parke". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
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    OFFICIAL OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FISCAL YEAR 1973
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    "John F. Greenfield | Selected Case Decisions | John F. Greenfield Law Offices". Retrieved 2020-10-14.
  5. [5]
    "Tony Park". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). August 7, 1972. p. 8.
  6. [6]
    "McClure, Davis are rival Senate nominees". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 9, 1972. p. 1.
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    "Tony Park". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). November 3, 1974. p. 2.
  8. [8]
    "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
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