In the United States,a district attorney (DA),county attorney,county prosecutor,state's attorney,prosecuting attorney,commonwealth's attorney,state attorney or solicitor is the chief prosecutor and/or chief law enforcement officer representing a U.S. state in a local government area,typically a county or a group of counties. The exact and scope of the office varies by state. Generally,the prosecutor represents the people of the jurisdiction. With the exception of three states,district attorneys are elected,unlike similar roles in other common law jurisdictions.
John Vincent "Jack" Geraghty,Jr. is an Irish American civic politician,journalist,and public relations consultant from Spokane,Washington. In 1964,he was elected to the Spokane County Board of Commissioners,while simultaneously serving in the Air National Guard and working as a staff journalist with the Spokane Daily Chronicle. He resigned as County Commissioner in 1971,when the City of Spokane began preparing to host the 1974 World's Fair. While he was initially named as the Director of Public Relations,he was later appointed to serve as the Vice President of Exhibitor and Guest Relations. At that time,he established the public relations consulting firm of Jack Geraghty and Associates. In 1975,he founded the short-lived weekly newspaper,known as The Falls. In 1992,he was elected as the 39th mayor of the city,serving from 1993 to 1998. In 2011,he was honored as a member of the University of Washington Department of Communication's Alumni Hall of Fame.
Travis Simms is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives,where he represents the 140th Assembly District. The district consists of the central part of the city of Norwalk. He previously served on Norwalk's Common Council. Prior to his political career he was a professional boxer in the super welterweight (154 lb) division.
Michelle Louise Helene Fischbach is an American attorney and politician who is the U.S. representative from Minnesota's 7th congressional district. The district,which is very rural,is Minnesota's largest congressional district and includes most of the western area of the state. A Republican,Fischbach served as the 49th lieutenant governor of Minnesota under Governor Mark Dayton.
Rufus Seth Williams is a former district attorney of the city of Philadelphia. He began his term January 4,2010. He formerly served as an assistant district attorney. Williams was the first African-American district attorney in Philadelphia and in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. On March 21,2017,Williams was indicted on 23 counts of bribery,extortion,and fraud. His trial began June 19,2017. He resigned and pleaded guilty to one charge on June 29,2017.
Theresa Paz Donahue was a Canadian utility player in women's baseball,playing mainly as a catcher for the Peoria Redwings of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League from 1946 through 1949. Listed at 5' 2",125 lb.,she batted and threw right-handed.
Michael Pavia is an American businessman who served as the 30th mayor of Stamford,Connecticut.
Saint Patrick's Day,although a legal holiday only in Savannah,Georgia,and Suffolk County,Massachusetts,is nonetheless widely recognized and celebrated throughout the United States. It is primarily celebrated as a recognition of Irish and Irish American culture;celebrations include prominent displays of the color green,eating and drinking,religious observances,and numerous parades. The holiday has been celebrated in what is now the U.S. since 1601.
Milwaukee Saint Patrick's Day Parade takes place each year in downtown Milwaukee the Saturday prior to Saint Patrick's Day. It is sponsored by the Shamrock Club of Wisconsin. In March,2022,the Shamrock Club will be producing its 54th Annual parade.
Dorinda Keenan Borer is an American businesswoman and former member of the West Haven Board of Education. Borer is a Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives who serves District 115.
Richard S. Hartunian is an American attorney who served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York from 2010 to 2017.
Andrew Mark Luger is an American attorney and lawyer who has served as the United States Attorney for the District of Minnesota since 2022. He previously served in that role from 2014 to 2017.
Joseph Patrick Kelly is an American attorney and politician who is the 42nd lieutenant governor of Nebraska,since 2023. He served as the United States attorney for the District of Nebraska from 2018 to 2021. He formally serves as chief of the criminal division for the attorney general of Nebraska.
The 2022 Connecticut Attorney General election took place on November 8,2022,to elect the Attorney General of Connecticut. Incumbent Connecticut Attorney General William Tong won re-election to a second term.
Vanessa Roberts Avery is an American lawyer who has served as the United States attorney for the District of Connecticut since 2022.
Josephine Day Bennett was an American activist and suffragist from Connecticut. She was a member of the National Women's Party (NWP) and campaigned for women's suffrage outside of the White House,leading to her arrest. Bennett was also involved in other social issues and was supportive of striking workers.
