Scott Harshbarger
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Luther Scott Harshbarger (born December 1, 1941) is an American attorney and Democratic politician. He served as the 56th Massachusetts Attorney General from 1991 to 1999. In 1998, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Massachusetts but lost a close race to acting Governor Paul Cellucci.
Quick Facts 41st Attorney General of Massachusetts, Governor ...
Scott Harshbarger | |
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41st Attorney General of Massachusetts | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 7, 1999 | |
Governor | Bill Weld Paul Cellucci |
Preceded by | James Shannon |
Succeeded by | Thomas Reilly |
District Attorney of Middlesex County | |
In office 1983–1991 | |
Preceded by | John J. Droney |
Succeeded by | Thomas Reilly |
Personal details | |
Born | Luther Scott Harshbarger (1941-12-01) December 1, 1941 (age 82) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Other political affiliations | United Independent (2016–2017) |
Education | Harvard University (AB, JD) |
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As of 2016, he served as senior counsel in the Boston law firm of Casner & Edwards, LLP.[1]