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Skip Humphrey
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| 27th Attorney General of Minnesota | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 4, 1999 |
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| Governor | Rudy Perpich Arne Carlson |
| Preceded by | Warren Spannaus |
| Succeeded by | Mike Hatch |
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 44th district |
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| In office January 2, 1973 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | John C. Chenoweth |
| Succeeded by | Phyllis W. McQuaid |
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| Born |
Hubert Horatio Humphrey III
June 26, 1942 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Nancy Jeffery
(m. 1963) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents | Hubert Humphrey Muriel Humphrey |
| Education | American University (BA) University of Minnesota (JD) |
Hubert Horatio "Skip" Humphrey III, born on June 26, 1942, is a retired American politician. He served as the top lawyer for the state of Minnesota, known as the Attorney General, from 1983 to 1999. Before that, he was a State Senator from 1973 to 1983.
Skip Humphrey also worked for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). There, he led the Office of Older Americans, helping to protect older people from financial scams.
As a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL), Humphrey comes from a famous political family. His father, Hubert Humphrey, was a Vice President. His mother, Muriel Humphrey, was a U.S. Senator. In 1998, Skip Humphrey ran for governor of Minnesota in a big election.
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Early Life and Education
Hubert Horatio Humphrey III was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on June 26, 1942.
He went to American University and was part of a group called Alpha Sigma Phi. Later, he studied law and graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School.
Skip Humphrey's Political Journey
Skip Humphrey started his political career in 1972. He was elected to the Minnesota Senate and served as a state senator for ten years, from 1973 to 1983.
In 1982, he was elected Minnesota Attorney General. This means he was the chief legal officer for the state. He was very popular and served four terms, from 1983 to 1999.
His father passed away in 1978. In 1988, Skip Humphrey tried to win the same U.S. Senate seat that his parents had held. However, he lost to Senator David Durenberger.
After this, he became the president of the National Association of Attorneys General. In 1996, he helped lead President Bill Clinton's campaign for reelection in Minnesota.
In 1998, many people encouraged him to run for a higher office again. He decided to run for governor of Minnesota. He won the DFL primary election easily. But in the main election, both he and the Republican candidate, Norm Coleman, lost. The election was won by Jesse Ventura, a third-party candidate.
Later that year, in September, his mother passed away.
What Skip Humphrey Believed In
Skip Humphrey strongly believed in the political ideas of his father. He supported traditional progressive ideals. These ideas focus on making society better for everyone.
He believed in things like raising the minimum wage. He also supported health care for all and protecting the environment. He was very passionate about fighting against the tobacco industry.
In 1999, the World Health Organization recognized his work. They gave him an award for his important efforts in controlling tobacco use around the world.
Family and Later Work
While at American University, Skip Humphrey met Nancy Lee Jeffery. Her father was a U.S. Navy captain. They got married in Europe in 1963.
Skip and Nancy Humphrey have three children. One of their children, Hubert H. "Buck" Humphrey IV, also ran for political office in Minnesota.
After his time as Attorney General, Humphrey became a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota. He taught about public health policy and law there. He also worked as a Senior Vice President at Tunheim Partners, a communications company.
Starting in 2004, Humphrey served as the president of the Minnesota chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Later, he joined the Board of Directors for the National AARP. In 2011, he was appointed to lead the Office of Older Americans at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Skip Humphrey as Attorney General
