Mike Halligan

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Mike Halligan
Member of the Montana State Senate
In office
19802001
Personal details
Born (1949-07-09) July 9, 1949 (age 73)
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence Billings, Montana
Alma mater University of Montana
ProfessionAttorney

Michael L. Halligan (born July 9, 1949) is an American politician in the state of Montana. He served in the Montana State Senate from 1980 to 2001. From 1995 to 1997 he was minority leader of the Senate. [1] [2] An attorney, Halligan attended the University of Montana, where he earned his J.D. degree. He was deputy Missoula County Attorney from 1985 to 1990. [3] [4]

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References

  1. Halligan, Mike (29 July 2009). "Mike Halligan Interview, July 29, 2009". Bob Brown Oral History Project Oh-396, Archives & Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, University of Montana.
  2. "Montana Legislature - Leadership 1889-Present". Archived from the original on 2009-12-05. Retrieved 2017-03-26.
  3. "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  4. "Senator's long career winds up".