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< | <BPW widget='profile/infobox' person='26809'/>{{tnr}}'''Joe Foster''' (b. June 10, 1959, in Poughkeepsie, [[New York]]) is a former [[Democratic]] [[New Hampshire Attorney General|New Hampshire attorney general]]. Foster was appointed to the position by [[New Hampshire Governor|Governor]] [[Maggie Hassan]] on April 1, 2013, unanimously confirmed by the Executive Council on April 17,<ref name="confirm"/> and officially sworn into office on May 15, 2013. He submitted his resignation on March 8, 2017, effective March 31, 2017.<ref>[http://nashua.patch.com/articles/foster-is-now-attorney-general-fc737438#video-14378590 ''Nashua Patch,'' "Foster is now Attorney General," May 15, 2013]</ref><ref name=nh>[http://www.nh1.com/news/governor-and-executive-council-accept-resignation-of-nh-attorney-general/ ''NH1'', "Governor and Executive Council accept resignation of NH attorney general," March 8, 2017]</ref> | ||
A bankruptcy lawyer by trade, Foster previously served in the [[ New Hampshire House of Representatives| state House]] from 1995-1998 and in the [[ New Hampshire State Senate|state Senate]] from 2002-2008. During that time he was chair of the [[Judiciary Committee, New Hampshire State Senate|Senate Judiciary Committee]] and [[State Senate Majority Leader|majority leader]] from 2006-2008.<ref> [http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/5411782-95/joe-foster-ex-senate-majority-leader-from-nashua-is-hassans-pick-for-attorney-general ''Concord Monitor,'' "Joe Foster, ex-Senate majority leader from Nashua, is Hassan’s pick for attorney general," April 1, 2013] </ref> | A bankruptcy lawyer by trade, Foster previously served in the [[ New Hampshire House of Representatives| state House]] from 1995-1998 and in the [[ New Hampshire State Senate|state Senate]] from 2002-2008. During that time he was chair of the [[Judiciary Committee, New Hampshire State Senate|Senate Judiciary Committee]] and [[State Senate Majority Leader|majority leader]] from 2006-2008.<ref> [http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/5411782-95/joe-foster-ex-senate-majority-leader-from-nashua-is-hassans-pick-for-attorney-general ''Concord Monitor,'' "Joe Foster, ex-Senate majority leader from Nashua, is Hassan’s pick for attorney general," April 1, 2013] </ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 00:03, 8 November 2025
Joe Foster (b. June 10, 1959, in Poughkeepsie, New York) is a former Democratic New Hampshire attorney general. Foster was appointed to the position by Governor Maggie Hassan on April 1, 2013, unanimously confirmed by the Executive Council on April 17,[1] and officially sworn into office on May 15, 2013. He submitted his resignation on March 8, 2017, effective March 31, 2017.[2][3]
A bankruptcy lawyer by trade, Foster previously served in the state House from 1995-1998 and in the state Senate from 2002-2008. During that time he was chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and majority leader from 2006-2008.[4]
Foster and Hassan served together during their time in the Senate and when Foster left the chamber in 2008, Hassan took over as majority leader.[5]
Biography
Foster is a bankruptcy lawyer at the firm of McLane, Graf, Raulerson and Middleton. He has worked for the law firm since 1984.[1]
Education
- B.A., Tufts University (1981)
- J.D., George Washington University (1984)[1]
Political career
New Hampshire Attorney General (2013-2017)
Foster officially began his term as New Hampshire Attorney General on May 15, 2013. He submitted his resignation on March 8, 2017, effective March 31, 2017.[1][3]
New Hampshire State Senate (2002-2008)
Foster represented Nashua in the New Hampshire State Senate from 2002 – 2008. He served as Majority Leader in 2008.[6]
New Hampshire House of Representatives (1994-1998)
Foster was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1994 – 1998.[6]
Appointments
2013
Foster was appointed as New Hampshire Attorney General by Gov. Maggie Hassan on April 1, 2013.[7]
Following his unanimous confirmation by the Executive Council, Hassan stated, "Joe Foster is a greatly respected attorney and public servant whose broad experience and excellent judgment will be invaluable as New Hampshire's chief legal and law enforcement officer. I have worked closely with Joe, and I know that he will steadfastly defend the cause of justice for the people of New Hampshire at every turn."[8]
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Joe + Foster + New + Hampshire + Attorney"
See also
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External links
- Official New Hampshire Attorney General website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions, 2002-2006
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Concord Monitor, "Foster confirmed unanimously as N.H.’s next attorney general," April 18, 2013
- ↑ Nashua Patch, "Foster is now Attorney General," May 15, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 NH1, "Governor and Executive Council accept resignation of NH attorney general," March 8, 2017
- ↑ Concord Monitor, "Joe Foster, ex-Senate majority leader from Nashua, is Hassan’s pick for attorney general," April 1, 2013
- ↑ WMUR, "Analysis: In Foster, Hassan picks friend and someone informed on gambling," April 1, 2013
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Project Vote Smart, "Joseph 'Joe' A. Foster's Biography," accessed April 19, 2013
- ↑ Granite Grok, "Governor Maggie Hassan Nominates Joseph Foster for N.H. Attorney General," April 1, 2013
- ↑ Governor of New Hampshire, "Governor Hassan Applauds Executive Council Confirmation of Joe Foster as Attorney General," April 17, 2013
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| Preceded by Michael Delaney (D) |
New Hampshire Attorney General 2013-2017 |
Succeeded by Gordon MacDonald (R) |
