The phrase "former lawmaker" refers to someone who used to be an elected representative in government but is not currently holding that position anymore. Full definition
«Without your financial support and belief in me, I would not have been able to successfully run for office in 2014,» the soon - to - be former lawmaker wrote. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Still, there are a number of former lawmakers who have or are serving time in prison, a bipartisan list that includes ex-Sens. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Levine pointed the rejection of a legal fight brought by former Sen. Hiram Monserrate, a Democratic former lawmaker from Queens who sought to overturn his explusion from the state Senate following domestic abuse charges. (nystateofpolitics.com)