W. Anthony Park
W. Anthony Park | |
|---|---|
| 26th Attorney General of Idaho | |
| In office 1971–1975 | |
| Governor | Cecil Andrus |
| Preceded by | Robert M. Robson |
| Succeeded by | Wayne L. Kidwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1934 Blackfoot, Idaho, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 2025 (aged 90) Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Boise Junior College (AA) University of Idaho (BA, JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
W. Anthony Park (June 4, 1934 – May 23, 2025) was an American politician and attorney who served as the 26th attorney general of Idaho.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 1971 to 1975.[2]
Early life and education
Born in Blackfoot, Idaho, Park was raised in Pocatello before moving to Boise in 1943 with his family. A graduate of Boise High School, he earned an Associate of Arts degree from Boise Junior College in 1954. After serving in the United States Army for two years, Park earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Idaho in Moscow and a Juris Doctor from its College of Law.[3]
Career
After graduating from law school in 1963, Park operated a private legal practice in Boise.[3] Elected the state's attorney general in 1970, he assumed office on January 4, 1971.[4] Park ran for the open seat in the U.S. Senate in 1972,[5] but lost to Bud Davis in the Democratic primary.[6] In 1974, he was defeated for re-election by Wayne L. Kidwell.[7][8]
Later life and death
After leaving office in January 1975 at age forty, Park resumed private practice in Boise.[3] He died at his home in Boise on May 23, 2025, at the age of 90.[9]
References
- ^ "2 Veteran Campaigners Throw Hat In Ring Again Former Attorney General Wants High Court, Ex-Rep Seeks Old Seat | The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Parise to Parke". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ a b c OFFICIAL OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL FISCAL YEAR 1973
- ^ "John F. Greenfield | Selected Case Decisions | John F. Greenfield Law Offices". Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Tony Park". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). August 7, 1972. p. 8.
- ^ "McClure, Davis are rival Senate nominees". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. August 9, 1972. p. 1.
- ^ "Tony Park". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (advertisement). November 3, 1974. p. 2.
- ^ "Andrus wins with record margin". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 6, 1974. p. 1.
- ^ Tony Park, Idaho's former top prosecutor, dies at age 90