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Jim Cantor
Jim Cantor is a former acting attorney general of Alaska. He was first appointed to the position by Gov. Bill Walker (I) on June 23, 2016, following the resignation of Craig W. Richards (R). He served until Walker's nominee for a permanent officeholder, Jahna Lindemuth, assumed office on August 8, 2016.[1][2]
Biography
At the time of his appointment, Cantor served as deputy attorney general under Craig W. Richards (R).[1]
Political career
Attorney general of Alaska (June 2016-August 2016)
Cantor was appointed to serve as acting attorney general by Gov. Walker on June 23, 2016, to fill a vacancy left by Craig W. Richards' resignation.[1] He served until Walker's nominee for a permanent replacement, Jahna Lindemuth, assumed office on August 8, 2016.[2]
Appointments
2016
Cantor was first appointed acting attorney general on June 23, 2016, by Gov. Bill Walker (Ind.) to fill a vacancy.[1]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Craig W. Richards (R) |
Attorney General of Alaska 2016 |
Succeeded by Jahna Lindemuth |
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