Jan Eric Cartwright (August 26, 1938 – February 21, 1986) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th district from 1971 to 1973 and as the Attorney General of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1983.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party.[2]
He died of leukemia on February 21, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at age 47.[3]
Career
- Private Practice, 1963–65
- Assistant County Attorney for Muskogee County, 1965
- Assistant US Attorney for Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1965–67
- Private Practice, 1967-1971
- State Representative for 13th District (Muskogee County), 1971-1973
- Counsel to Governor David Boren, 1973-1976
- Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 1976-1979
- Attorney General of Oklahoma, 1979-1983
- Private Practice, 1983–86
References
- ^ "Jan Eric Cartwright". Newsok.com. 1986-02-24. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
- ^ "Death Ends One of Longest Political Sagas in Oklahoma". Henryetta Daily Free-Lance. January 27, 1991. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Former State Official Dies". Newsok.com. 1986-02-22. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
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