who was edmondson's attorney general

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Drew Edmondson
Succeeded by	Scott Pruitt
District Attorney of Muskogee County
In office January 1983 – April 1, 1992
Preceded by	Mike Turpen

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Why did Edmondson file an amici curiae brief?

Edmondson filed an amici curiae brief in support of a New Jersey case that sought to require the Boy Scouts to accept gay scout leaders. The suit, filed by James Dale and the ACLU in 2000, called for Dale be reinstated as a scoutmaster after he had been dismissed once his sexual orientation became known to them.

When did Edmondson challenge the Affordable Care Act?

In April 2010, he decided against challenging the law.

Who won the 2006 Oklahoma election?

On November 7, 2006, Drew Edmondson won re-election to the office of Oklahoma Attorney General. He defeated James Dunn (R) in the general election.

Who ran for governor in Oklahoma?

Edmondson ( Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Oklahoma. Edmondson lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Who won the Oklahoma governor's primary?

Kevin Stitt defeated Mick Cornett in the Republican primary runoff for Governor of Oklahoma on August 28, 2018.

When was Edmondson appointed to the Supreme Court?

In 1983, he was appointed as a Judge for the 15th state Judicial District and served in that post until his appointment to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Governor Brad Henry appointed Edmondson as an Associate Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court in 2003, replacing the retiring Justice Hardy Summers.

Who is James Edmondson?

Georgetown University Law Center. James E. Edmondson (born March 7, 1945) is a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. He was appointed to the Court's District 7 seat by Governor Brad Henry in 2003.

How long was Sarah Edmondson in jail?

His daughter Sarah Edmondson was given a 35-year prison sentence for her role in a crime spree, allegedly inspired by the movie Natural Born Killers, with her boyfriend which included a murder and robbery in Mississippi, and a robbery and attempted murder in Louisiana.

When was Edmondson reelected?

Edmondson (was/was not) re-elected to the US Senate in 1964

What was Edmondson determined to do?

Edmondson was determined to (cause/prevent) the repeal of prohibition in Oklahoma

Why did Oklahoma have professional sanctions?

Professional sanctions against Oklahoma because of the low salaries of teachers and the poor educational conditions were (imposed/opposed) by the Oklahoma Education Association

Who was the first Republican governor of Oklahoma?

Henry Bellmon, the first Republican governor of Oklahoma, was elected to office

How long has Rufus Edmisten been in the legal field?

With over 30 years of public and private legal practice Rufus Edmisten has the knowledge and professional expertise necessary to assist clients in any area and with any need. This experience has provided him with the opportunity to develop an extensive network of business and government contacts, including strong ties with state, regional, national, and international leaders. His understanding and personal insight together with a keen familiarity with business and government interaction has proved invaluable to our clients in reducing bureaucratic red tape.

Where is Rufus Edmisten from?

Rufus Edmisten was born and raised in Boone, North Carolina. He earned an undergraduate degree in political science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a J.D. with honors from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

When was Rufus elected?

Rufus was elected the state's Attorney General in 1974, an office he held until he won the Democratic nomination for governor in 1984. In 1988 he was elected to the office of Secretary of State. In 1996 he concluded over 30 years of public service and launched a governmental relations legal practice that has become Edmisten & Webb Law.

Overview

Career

From 1968 to 1972, Edmondson served in the United States Navy including a year of duty during the Vietnam War. From 1975 to 1977, he served one term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. He graduated from the University of Tulsa Law School in 1978. That same year, he joined the Muskogee County District Attorney's Office as an intern and became an assistant district attorney the following year, serving under District Attorney Mike Turpen.

Early life and career

Drew Edmondson was born in Washington, D.C. on October 12, 1946, and is the son of former U.S. Congressman Ed Edmondson and June Edmondson. He is also a nephew of former Governor J. Howard Edmondson. His brother, James E. Edmondson is a Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court. As a child, he grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. and graduated from Muskogee High School in 1964. In 1968, he earned a B.A. in speech education from Northeaster…

Personal life

While a college student, Edmondson married Linda Larason of Fargo, Oklahoma. The couple has two children.

Awards and honors

On March 6, 2009 Edmondson was honored by his alma mater Northeastern State University with a 100 Centurion award. This award was given to 100 individuals that have had a positive impact on the NSU community in the last 100 years.

Edmondson Family

The Edmondson family is well known for running for office and election participation within their families in Oklahoma political history.
Drew Edmondson is the son of Ed Edmondson, a former U.S. congressman from Oklahoma who served from 1952 to 1972; the nephew of J.Howard Edmondson, a former Oklahoma governor and U.S. Senator who served in Oklahoma politics from 1954 to 1964; and the brother of James E. Ed…