Bill Baxley
American politician and lawyer

Born
June 27th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Alabama from 1971 to 1979. Played a significant role in the state's political landscape during the 1970s. Worked on legal matters and reforms, focusing on issues affecting the state. Also served as Attorney General of Alabama, contributing to law enforcement and public safety initiatives.
Served as Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
Served as Attorney General of Alabama
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