Joseph P. Mazurek

Joseph P. Mazurek (July 27, 1948 – August 28, 2012) was the 21st Attorney General of Montana and a Montana State Senator from 1981 to 1993.

Joseph P. Mazurek
21st Attorney General of Montana
In office
January 4, 1993 – January 2, 2001
Member of the Montana State Senate
In office
1981–1993
Personal details
Born(1948-07-27)July 27, 1948
San Diego, California
DiedAugust 28, 2012(2012-08-28) (aged 64)
Helena, Montana
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Patty Mazurek
Children3
MotherPriscilla Mazurek
FatherThomas Mazurek
EducationUniversity of Montana
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1970-1972
RankFirst lieutenant

Early life

Mazurek was born on July 27, 1948 in San Diego, California. Mazurek's parents were Priscilla and Thomas Mazurek.[1] When he was just nine months old, his parents moved to Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1966, after serving as it's student body president.[1]

Education

In 1970, Mazurek earned a degree from University of Montana. In 1975, Mazurek earned a law degree from University of Montana School of Law.[1]

Career

Military Service

Mazurek served in the United States Army for two years between 1970 and 1972. He had the rank of First Lieutenant.[1]

State Senator (1981-1993)

In 1980, Mazurek was elected to the Montana State Senate from the 16th district.[2] In 1984, after redistricting, he was elected to the 23rd district.[2] In 1988 he was re-elected.[2] In 1991 he was appointed to be the president of the Montana State Senate.[3]

Montana Attorney General (1993-2001)

On November 3, 1992, Mazurek was elected Montana Attorney General. He won the race by 13.74 percent against Jack Sands.[2] He was reelected by 21.09 percent four years later, against Larry L. Baer.[2]

2000 Montana Governor Democratic Primary

Mazurek lost in the primary to Mark O'Keefe.[4][5]

Election history
Democratic Party primary results[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Mark O'Keefe 46,294 48.04
Democratic Joseph Mazurek 34,385 35.69
Democratic Mike Cooney 15,677 16.27
Total votes 96,356 100.00

Personal life

On June 13, 1970, he married his wife Patty.[1] He had three children, Tom, Jeff, and Dan.[1]

Mazurek died on August 28, 2012, at the age of 64.[3][1]

Legacy

The Montana Supreme Court building was renamed in his honor as The Joseph P. Mazurek Justice Building.[6]

References
  1. "In Memory Of Mazurek, Joseph P". Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. "Mazurek, Joe". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  3. Dennison, Mike (August 28, 2012). "Former Montana Attorney General Joe Mazurek dies at 64". Billings Gazette. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  4. "2000 Statewide Primary Canvass - June 6, 2000" (PDF). Montana Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 28, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
  5. Janofsky, Michael (June 8, 2000). "THE 2000 CAMPAIGN: AROUND THE NATION; Montana Voters Pick Candidates for Governor and Senate". New York Times. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  6. CORRIGAN, TERENCE. "Mazurek memorial garden, justice building dedicated to former attorney general". Retrieved September 10, 2020.
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