John Ashcroft
John Ashcroft is an American lawyer, lobbyist, and former politician who served as the 79th United States attorney general under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005. A Republican from Missouri, he represented the state in the U.S. Senate from 1995 to 2001. He also held statewide office as auditor, attorney general, and the 50th governor of Missouri from 1985 to 1993.
Offices held
Feb 2, 2001 – Feb 3, 2005
Preceded by
Eric Holder Succeeded by
Alberto Gonzales
Eric Holder Succeeded by
Alberto Gonzales
Affiliations
Party membership
Education
Timeline
1943
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1955
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1967
1973
1979
1985
1991
1997
2003
2009
2015
2021