Paul Morrison
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| Paul J. Morrison | |
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Kansas Attorney General
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| In office January 8, 2007 – current |
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| Preceded by | Phill Kline |
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| Succeeded by | incumbent |
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| Born | June 1, 1954[1] Dodge City, Kansas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Joyce Morrison |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Paul J. Morrison is a United States politician and lawyer and is the Attorney General of Kansas. Morrison attended Kansas State University and Washburn School of Law, graduating in 1980. Morrison previously served as the District Attorney for Johnson County, Kansas from 1990 until January, 2007. Morrison, who was a life-long Republican, switched his affiliation to Democratic in 2005 and announced he would challenge Republican Phill Kline in 2006 for Attorney General. On November 7, 2006, Morrison defeated Kline with 58% of the vote.[2] Morrison took office on January 8, 2007.[3] Kline succeeded Morrison as Johnson County District Attorney.
[edit] References
- ^ The Lawrence Journal-World, Paul Morrison Bio. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- ^ The Lawrence Journal-World, Race for Attorney General. Retrieved January 8, 2007.
- ^ The Kansas City Star, Kline, Morrison sworn in, January 8, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison (official website)
- Paul Morrison for Attorney General (campaign website)
| Preceded by Phill Kline |
Attorney General of Kansas 2007 - present |
Succeeded by incumbent |
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