Massachusetts Governor Picks Ex-Aide Cowan as Interim Senator

By: AP

Posted: Wed 12:09 PM, Jan 30, 2013

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has tapped his former chief-of-staff William "Mo" Cowan to serve as interim U.S. senator until a special election to fill the seat left vacant by Secretary of State-designate John Kerry.

Patrick says Cowan's role in helping turn around the Massachusetts economy in recent years "has earned him the respect and admiration of people throughout government." He says the state will benefit from Cowan's wisdom and good judgment.

Cowan, a North Carolina native, says he is "honored and humbled" by the appointment.

Cowan is the former chief of staff and chief legal counsel to Patrick. He served in the administration since 2009.

Cowan will serve as senator until voters elect a new senator during a special election on June 25.

Kerry's resignation from the Senate takes effect Friday.

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Massachusetts Governor Picks Ex-Aide Cowan as Interim Senator

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