Marc Racicot
| Marc Racicot | |
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| 60th Chairman of the Republican National Committee | |
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In office December 5, 2001 – July 25, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Gilmore |
| Succeeded by | Ed Gillespie |
| 21st Governor of Montana | |
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In office January 3, 1993 – January 1, 2001 |
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| Lieutenant |
Denny Rehberg Judy Martz |
| Preceded by | Stan Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Judy Martz |
| 20th Attorney General of Montana | |
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In office January 5, 1989 – January 5, 1993 |
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| Governor | Stan Stephens |
| Preceded by | Mike Greely |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Mazurek |
| Personal details | |
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July 24, 1948 Thompson Falls, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Theresa Racicot |
| Alma mater |
Carroll College University of Montana, Missoula |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
Marc Racicot (/ˈrɑːskoʊ/; born July 24, 1948) is a lobbyist, politician and member of the Republican Party. He served as the Governor of Montana from 1993 until 2001. After leaving office, Racicot worked as a lobbyist for the law firm Bracewell & Giuliani. His notable clients included Enron, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, and the Recording Industry Association of America. He also served as chairman of the Republican National Committee from 2002 until 2003, when he was appointed as the chairman of the Bush re-election campaign. In 2000 as well as 2004 he was rumored to be Bush's choice for Attorney General. During the 2000 election some saw him as a possible running mate for Bush.The Washington Post described him as "one of Bush's closest friends and advisers".
Racicot was born in Thompson Falls, Montana. He was raised in Miles City and Libby. His parents owned a foster home. His father was also a teacher, high school basketball coach, and track coach. He graduated from Libby High School. Racicot received a bachelor's degree in English from Carroll College in 1970. He was a starting basketball player in high school as well as Carroll College. He earned a law degree in 1973 from the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana.
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