Gary George (Wisconsin politician)

Gary R. George (born March 8, 1954) is an African American lawyer and former politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A Democrat, he represented Milwaukee in the Wisconsin Senate for nearly 23 years. He faced a series of ethical and criminal controversies throughout his political career before finally being recalled from office in 2003. He subsequently plead guilty to federal conspiracy charges in which he admitted receiving kickbacks from individuals and organizations after he had directed state or federal funds to them; he served three years in federal prison. He was also implicated in the Vang Pao Laotian coup plot, but was never charged.

Gary George
President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate
In office
January 4, 1999 – January 6, 2003
Preceded byGwen Moore
Succeeded byRobert T. Welch
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 6th district
In office
January 5, 1981 – November 18, 2003
Preceded byMonroe Swan
Succeeded bySpencer Coggs
Personal details
Born (1954-03-08) March 8, 1954
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouses
  • Mary Cook
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    (m. 1978; div. 1990)​
  • Patricia L. Schulz
Children2 with Mary Cook
2 with Patricia Schulz
ResidenceGrafton, Wisconsin
Alma mater
  • University of Wisconsin–Madison (B.B.A.)
  • University of Michigan Law School (J.D.)
ProfessionLawyer
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