Earle McCormick
Earle McCormick | |
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Member of the Maine Senate from the 21st district | |
In office 2006–2012 | |
Preceded by | Sharon Benoit |
Succeeded by | Patrick Flood |
Personal details | |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Darlene McCormick |
Profession | Teacher, USAF |
Earle L. McCormick is an American politician and retired teacher. McCormick served as a Republican State Senator from Maine's 21st District, where he represented part of Kennebec County, including Hallowell and Gardiner. He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School with a MS in Meteorology.[1] He was first elected to the Maine State Senate in 2006 after serving from 2002 to 2006 as state representative.[1] He is chair of the Health and Human Services committee in the State Senate.[2]
McCormick spent 23 years in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the USAF, he returned to Maine and taught mathematics and coached high school sports.[1] He lives in West Gardiner, Maine.
Elections
In 2008, McCormick defeated Democrat Sharon Benoit with approximately 54% of the vote.[3]
In 2010, McCormick defeated Winthrop Town Councilor Patrice Putman with more than 62% of the vote in a two-way race.[4]
After winning an uncontested primary for re-election to the Maine Senate in June 2012, McCormick announced that he would withdraw from the general election.[5]
References
- ^ a b c "Earle L. McCormick". Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Senator Earle L. McCormick". Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ Cover, Susan M. (November 7, 2008). "Democrats take firm control of Maine Senate". Kennebec Journal. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Senate races hardly competitive". Kennebec Journal. November 4, 2010. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
- ^ "Maine Rep. Flood to Seek Maine Senate Seat". Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Associated Press. June 20, 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.