William B. Fitzgerald Jr.
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William B. Fitzgerald (June 12, 1942 - February 3, 2008) was an American attorney and Democratic politician who served in both houses of the Michigan Legislature and was Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate. He was later the Democratic nominee for governor in 1978 but lost to incumbent governor William Milliken.[1]
Quick Facts 7th Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate, Preceded by ...
William B. Fitzgerald Jr. | |
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7th Majority Leader of the Michigan Senate | |
In office 1975–1976 | |
Preceded by | Milton Zaagman |
Succeeded by | William Faust |
Member of the Michigan Senate from the 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1975 – December 31, 1978 | |
Preceded by | George S. Fitzgerald |
Succeeded by | John F. Kelly |
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1971 – December 31, 1974 | |
Preceded by | William B. Fitzgerald |
Succeeded by | Dennis Hertel |
Constituency | 4th district (1971–1972) 12th district (1973–1974) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1942-06-12)June 12, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, US |
Died | February 3, 2008(2008-02-03) (aged 65) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Margaret |
Alma mater | Detroit College of Law Western Michigan University |
Occupation | Attorney, politician |
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