Paul Bolster

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Paul Bolster
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 30th district
In office
1975–1987
Personal details
Born (1944-02-06) February 6, 1944 (age 80)
Hancock County, Maine, U. S.
Political party Democratic
SpouseLivija Marta Rieksts [1]
Children3 [1]

Paul Bolster (born February 6, 1944) [1] is an American politician. [2] He served as a Democratic member for the 30th district of the Georgia House of Representatives. [1]

Life and career

Bolster was born in Hancock County, Maine. [1] He attended Eastern Baptist College, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1966. [3] He also attended the University of Mississippi, where he earned his master’s degree in 1967, [3] the University of Georgia, earning a doctorate in 1972, [1] and Georgia State University, where he received his Juris Doctor degree. [3]

In 1975, Bolster was elected to represent the 30th district of the Georgia House of Representatives. [1] In 1987, he left office [4] after he decided not to run for re-election in 1986. [3] Bolster worked at Clark College. [3] He was a historian. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly . Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. Shucker, Charlene (August 5, 1982). "Race is a key issue for Bolster's opponent". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. p. 59. Retrieved November 8, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 "Rep. Paul Bolster leaves politics, teaching for a career in law". The Atlanta Constitution . Atlanta, Georgia. March 27, 1986. p. 181. Retrieved November 8, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Closed Access logo transparent.svg
  4. 1 2 "Paul Bolster". University of Georgia Press . Retrieved November 8, 2022.