Thurbert Baker

Thurbert Earl Baker (born December 16, 1952) is an American politician and lawyer. He was the first African American Attorney General of the U.S. state of Georgia. He was appointed to the position in 1997 by Governor Zell Miller and served until January 10, 2011.

In 2010, Baker ran for Governor of Georgia, however he lost in the Democratic primary to former governor Roy Barnes.AJC: Statewide election results 

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