Robert Abrams
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Robert Abrams
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| In office 1979 – 1993 |
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| Governor | Hugh Carey, Mario Cuomo |
| Preceded by | Louis Lefkowitz |
| Succeeded by | G. Oliver Koppell |
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9th Borough president of The Bronx
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| In office 1970 – 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Herman Badillo |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Simon |
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| Born | July 4, 1938 Bronx, New York |
| Nationality | United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | NYU School of Law Columbia College |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Jewish |
Robert Abrams (born July 4, 1938 in The Bronx, New York City) is an American lawyer and politician. He graduated from Columbia College and the New York University School of Law. Abrams was a member of the New York State Assembly representing the Bronx from 1966 to 1969. From 1970 to 1979, he was the Bronx Borough President and an ex officio member of the New York City Board of Estimate. Abrams was New York State Attorney General from 1979 to 1993.
He was a delegate to the 1972, 1976, 1980 and 1984 Democratic National Conventions. In 1988, he was a presidential elector. He is considered a member of the reform wing of the Democratic Party.
In 1992, he sought election to the United States Senate. He won the Democratic Primary, defeating former Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro, Rev. Al Sharpton, and New York City Comptroller Elizabeth Holtzman. He narrowly lost the general election to Senator Al D'Amato.
On September 8, 1993, he announced his resignation from the attorney generalship to take effect on December 31, with a year left in his term, to resume the private practice of law. He is now a partner at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and has remained active in civic affairs in New York.
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[edit] 1974 New York State Democratic Ticket
- Governor: Hugh Carey
- Lieutenant Governor: Mary Anne Krupsak
- Comptroller: Arthur Levitt, Sr.
- Attorney General: Robert Abrams
- U.S. Senate: Ramsey Clark
[edit] 1978 New York State Democratic Ticket
- Governor: Hugh Carey
- Lieutenant Governor: Mario Cuomo
- Comptroller: Harrison J. Goldin
- Attorney General: Robert Abrams
[edit] 1982 New York State Democratic Ticket
- Governor: Mario Cuomo
- Lieutenant Governor: Alfred DelBello
- Comptroller: Raymond F. Gallagher
- Attorney General: Robert Abrams
- U.S. Senate: Daniel Patrick Moynihan
[edit] 1986 New York State Democratic Ticket
- Governor: Mario Cuomo
- Lieutenant Governor: Stan Lundine
- Comptroller: Herman Badillo
- Attorney General: Robert Abrams
- U.S. Senate: Mark J. Green
[edit] 1990 New York State Democratic Ticket
- Governor: Mario Cuomo
- Lieutenant Governor: Stan Lundine
- Comptroller: Carol Bellamy
- Attorney General: Robert Abrams
[edit] References
- Political Graveyard
- Attorney General Abrams to Quit To Join a Law Firm in Manhattan. New York Times. September 9, 1993.
[edit] External links
| New York Assembly | ||
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| Preceded by New district |
New York State Assembly, 89th District 1966 |
Succeeded by Alvin Suchin |
| Preceded by John J. Walsh |
New York State Assembly, 81st District 1967 - 1969 |
Succeeded by Alan Hochberg |
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| Preceded by Herman Badillo |
Borough president of The Bronx 1970 – 1979 |
Succeeded by Stanley Simon |
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| Preceded by Adam Walinsky |
Democratic Nominee for New York State Attorney General 1974 - 1990 |
Succeeded by Karen Burstein |
| Preceded by Mark J. Green |
Democratic Nominee for U.S. Senate (class 3) from New York 1992 |
Succeeded by Charles Schumer |
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| Preceded by Louis Lefkowitz |
New York State Attorney General 1979 – 1993 |
Succeeded by G. Oliver Koppell |
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