Paul Bolster

Paul Bolster (born February 6, 1944)[1] is an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 30th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1]

Paul Bolster
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 30th district
In office
1975–1987
Personal details
Born (1944-02-06) February 6, 1944
Hancock County, Maine, U. S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLivija Marta Rieksts[1]
Children3[1]

Life and career

Bolster was born in Hancock County, Maine.[1] He attended Eastern Baptist College, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1966.[3] He also attended the University of Mississippi, where he earned his master’s degree in 1967,[3] the University of Georgia, earning a doctorate in 1972,[1] and Georgia State University, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.[3]

In 1975, Bolster was elected to represent the 30th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] In 1987, he left office[4] after he decided not to run for re-election in 1986.[3] Bolster worked at Clark College.[3] He was a historian.[4]

References
  1. "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. Shucker, Charlene (August 5, 1982). "Race is a key issue for Bolster's opponent". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 59. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "Rep. Paul Bolster leaves politics, teaching for a career in law". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. March 27, 1986. p. 181. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  4. "Paul Bolster". University of Georgia Press. Retrieved November 8, 2022.


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