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Ellen Rosenblum is an American lawyer, judge, and Democratic politician who served as Oregon's attorney general from 2012 until December 2024. She was the state's 17th attorney general and the first woman to hold the office. Before becoming attorney general, she served as a federal prosecutor and as a judge on the Oregon Court of Appeals, bringing both trial and appellate experience to the state's chief legal office.
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When did Ellen Rosenblum become Oregon attorney general?
Ellen Rosenblum became Oregon's attorney general in 2012. She served as the state's 17th attorney general until December 2024.
What historic distinction does Ellen Rosenblum hold in Oregon?
She was the first woman to serve as Oregon's attorney general. Her office was the state's top legal position, and she was the 17th person to hold it.
What did Ellen Rosenblum do before becoming attorney general?
Before becoming attorney general, Rosenblum worked as a lawyer and served as a federal judge. Her background therefore combined courtroom work, judging, and state executive office.
When did Ellen Rosenblum's tenure as Oregon attorney general end?
Her tenure ended in December 2024 after serving from 2012. That gave her roughly twelve years as Oregon's attorney general.
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