Michael E. Carpenter (born September 3, 1947) is an American lawyer and politician from Maine. Carpenter, a Democrat, served one term (1974–1976) in the Maine House of Representatives from Houlton. In 1976, Carpenter was elected to the Maine Senate, representing southern Aroostook County. He served in that office until 1986. In 1991, the Maine Legislature elected Carpenter to the position of Maine Attorney General.[1] He served in that office until 1995, when he was replaced by fellow Democrat Andrew Ketterer.
Michael E. Carpenter | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maine Senate | |
| In office 2016 – December 2, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Willette |
| Succeeded by | Trey Stewart |
| Constituency | 2nd district |
| In office 1976–1986 | |
| Constituency | Southern Aroostook County |
| 52nd Maine Attorney General | |
| In office 1991–1995 | |
| Governor | John R. McKernan, Jr. |
| Preceded by | James Tierney |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Ketterer |
| Member of the Maine House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 3, 1947 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Houlton, Maine |
| Alma mater | University of Maine School of Law |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Carpenter is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law.[2]
In November 2014, Carpenter sought election to the Maine Senate to replace term-limited Republican Roger Sherman. He was defeated by former State Representative Michael Willette in the general election.[3]
In November 2016, Carpenter again sought election to the Maine Senate (District 2). He ran against incumbent Ricky Long and won in the general election. Carpenter was re-elected in 2018.
References
edit- ^ "An interview with Attorney General Michael Carpenter". Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "Law School strengthens ties to Northern and Downeast Maine". University of Maine School of Law. March 14, 2012. Archived from the original on 10 August 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
- ^ "2014 State Senate races in Maine: Will the Democrats keep their majority?". Daily Kos. Retrieved 9 August 2014.