Joseph E. Brennan

American politician (1934-2024)

Joseph Edward Brennan (November 2, 1934 – April 5, 2024) was an American Democratic Party politician from Maine. He served as the 70th Governor of Maine from 1979 to 1987. He is a former commissioner on the Federal Maritime Commission.

Joseph Brennan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maine's 1st district
In office
January 7, 1987[1] – January 3, 1991
Preceded byJock McKernan
Succeeded byThomas Andrews
70th Governor of Maine
In office
January 3, 1979 – January 7, 1987
Preceded byJim Longley
Succeeded byJock McKernan
Attorney General of Maine
In office
January 2, 1975 – January 3, 1979
GovernorJim Longley
Preceded byJon Lund
Succeeded byRichard Cohen
Personal details
Born
Joseph Edward Brennan

(1934-11-02)November 2, 1934
Portland, Maine, U.S.
DiedApril 5, 2024(2024-04-05) (aged 89)
Portland, Maine, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Constance Brennan
ChildrenTwo
Alma materBoston College
University of Maine

Brennan died at his home in Portland, Maine on April 6, 2024, at the age of 89.[2][3]

References change

  1. Congressional record, 1987
  2. "Joseph Brennan, former Maine governor, congressman and political leader, dies at 89". Press Herald. April 6, 2024.
  3. Ledford, David (April 6, 2024). "Former Maine governor Joseph Brennan dies at 89". FOX 22/ABC 7.