Jan Eric Cartwright (August 26, 1938 – February 21, 1986) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th district from 1971 to 1973 and as the Attorney General of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1983.[1] He was a member of the Democratic Party.[2]

Jan Eric Cartwright
12th Attorney General of Oklahoma
In office
January 8, 1979 – January 10, 1983
GovernorGeorge Nigh
Preceded byLarry Derryberry
Succeeded byMike Turpen
Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner
In office
January 1977 – January 8, 1979
GovernorDavid Boren
Preceded byRay C. Jones
Succeeded byNorma Eagleton
Counsel to the Governor of Oklahoma
In office
1973–1976
GovernorDavid Boren
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th District (Muskogee County)
In office
January 5, 1971 – January 2, 1973
Preceded byJim Barker
Succeeded byDrew Edmondson
Personal details
Born(1938-08-26)August 26, 1938
Wewoka, Oklahoma
DiedFebruary 21, 1986(1986-02-21) (aged 47)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Political partyDemocratic
Parent
RelativesJackson Robert Cartwright (grandfather)
Wilburn Cartwright (uncle)
Keith Cartwright (uncle)
Lynn Cartwright (cousin)

He died of leukemia on February 21, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at age 47.[3]

Career

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  • Private Practice, 1963–65
  • Assistant County Attorney for Muskogee County, 1965
  • Assistant US Attorney for Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1965–67
  • Private Practice, 1967-1971
  • State Representative for 13th District (Muskogee County), 1971-1973
  • Counsel to Governor David Boren, 1973-1976
  • Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 1976-1979
  • Attorney General of Oklahoma, 1979-1983
  • Private Practice, 1983–86

References

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  1. ^ "Jan Eric Cartwright". Newsok.com. 1986-02-24. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  2. ^ "Death Ends One of Longest Political Sagas in Oklahoma". Henryetta Daily Free-Lance. January 27, 1991. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Former State Official Dies". Newsok.com. 1986-02-22. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Attorney General of Oklahoma
1978
Succeeded by